(1)

‘Accepted/Acceptable’ means not objected to by the Authority as suitable for the purpose intended.

(2)

‘Approved (by the Authority)’ means documented (by the Authority) as suitable for the purpose intended.

(3)

‘Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)’ means a master list (including a preamble) appropriate to an aircraft type which determines those instruments, items of equipment or functions that, while maintaining the level of safety intended in the applicable airworthiness certification specifications, may temporarily be inoperative either due to the inherent redundancy of the design, and/or due to specified operational and maintenance procedures, conditions and limitations, and in accordance with the applicable procedures for Continued Airworthiness.

(4)

‘Minimum Equipment List (MEL)’ means a list (including a preamble) which provides for the operation of aircraft, under specified conditions, with particular instruments, items of equipment or functions inoperative at the commencement of flight. This list is prepared by the operator for his own particular aircraft taking account of their aircraft definition and the relevant operational and maintenance conditions in accordance with a procedure approved by the Authority.

(1)

Programmes to achieve and maintain risk awareness by all persons involved in operations; and

(2)

An occurrence reporting scheme to enable the collation and assessment of relevant incident and accident reports in order to identify adverse trends or to address deficiencies in the interests of flight safety. The scheme shall protect the identity of the reporter and include the possibility that reports may be submitted anonymously; and

(3)

Evaluation of relevant information relating to accidents and incidents and the promulgation of related information, but not the attribution of blame; and

(4)

A flight data monitoring programme for those aeroplanes in excess of 27 000 kg MCTOM. Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) is the pro-active use of digital flight data from routine operations to improve aviation safety. The flight data monitoring programme shall be non-punitive and contain adequate safeguards to protect the source(s) of the data; and

(5)

The appointment of a person accountable for managing the programme.

(1)

are not confused by the passengers with the cabin crew members;

(2)

do not occupy required cabin crew assigned stations;

(3)

do not impede the cabin crew members in their duties.

(1)

Stowed in the aeroplane in a place which is inaccessible to passengers during flight; and

(2)

In the case of firearms, unloaded, unless, before the commencement of the flight, approval has been granted by all States concerned that such weapons of war and munitions of war may be carried in circumstances that differ in part or in total from those indicated in this subparagraph.

(1)

Stowed in the aeroplane in a place which is inaccessible to passengers during flight unless the Authority has determined that compliance is impracticable and has accepted that other procedures might apply; and

(2)

In the case of firearms or other weapons that can contain ammunition, unloaded.

(1)

Are related to the safety of the aeroplane and its occupants; and

(2)

Are specified in the instructions and procedures laid down in the Operations Manual.

(1)

Report to the commander any fault, failure, malfunction or defect which he/she believes may affect the airworthiness or safe operation of the aeroplane including emergency systems;

(2)

Report to the commander any incident that endangered, or could have endangered, the safety of operation;

(3)

Make use of the operator's occurrence reporting schemes in accordance with OPS 1.037(a)(2). In all such cases, a copy of the report(s) shall be communicated to the commander concerned.

(1)

While under the influence of any drug that may affect his/her faculties in a manner contrary to safety;

(2)

Following deep sea diving except when a reasonable time period has elapsed;

(3)

Following blood donation except when a reasonable time period has elapsed;

(4)

If applicable medical requirements are not fulfilled, or if he/she is in any doubt of being able to accomplish his/her assigned duties; or

(5)

If he/she knows or suspects that he/she is suffering from fatigue, or feels unfit to the extent that the flight may be endangered.

(1)

No alcohol shall be consumed less than 8 hours prior to the specified reporting time for flight duty or the commencement of standby;

(2)

The blood alcohol level shall not exceed 0,2 promille at the start of a flight duty period;

(3)

No alcohol shall be consumed during the flight duty period or whilst on standby.

(1)

Be responsible for the safety of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board, as soon as he/she arrives on board, until he/she leaves the aeroplane at the end of the flight;

(2)

Be responsible for the operation and safety of the aeroplane from the moment the aeroplane is first ready to move for the purpose of taxiing prior to take-off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight and the engine(s) used as primary propulsion units are shut down;

(3)

Have authority to give all commands he/she deems necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the aeroplane and of persons or property carried therein;

(4)

Have authority to disembark any person, or any part of the cargo, which, in his/her opinion, may represent a potential hazard to the safety of the aeroplane or its occupants;

(5)

Not allow a person to be carried in the aeroplane who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that the safety of the aeroplane or its occupants is likely to be endangered;

(6)

Have the right to refuse transportation of inadmissible passengers, deportees or persons in custody if their carriage poses any risk to the safety of the aeroplane or its occupants;

(7)

Ensure that all passengers are briefed on the location of emergency exits and the location and use of relevant safety and emergency equipment;

(8)

Ensure that all operational procedures and check lists are complied with in accordance with the Operations Manual;

(9)

Not permit any crew member to perform any activity during take-off, initial climb, final approach and landing except those duties required for the safe operation of the aeroplane;

(10)

Not permit:

(11)

Decide whether or not to accept an aeroplane with unserviceabilities allowed by the CDL or MEL; and

(12)

Ensure that the pre-flight inspection has been carried out.

(i)

taxi the aeroplane;

(ii)

use the radio telephone; and

(1)

An operating crew member;

(2)

A representative of the Authority responsible for certification, licensing or inspection if this is required for the performance of his/her official duties; or

(3)

Permitted by, and carried in accordance with instructions contained in the Operations Manual.

(1)

In the interests of safety, admission to the flight deck does not cause distraction and/or interfere with the flight's operation; and

(2)

All persons carried on the flight deck are made familiar with the relevant safety procedures.

(1)

The Certificate of Registration;

(2)

The Certificate of Airworthiness;

(3)

The original or a copy of the Noise Certificate (if applicable), including an English translation, where one has been provided by the Authority responsible for issuing the noise certificate;

(4)

The original or a copy of the Air Operator Certificate;

(5)

The Aircraft Radio Licence; and

(6)

The original or a copy of the Third party liability Insurance Certificate(s).

(1)

Operational Flight Plan containing at least the information required in OPS 1.1060;

(2)

Aeroplane Technical Log containing at least the information required in Part M, paragraph M. A. 306 Operator's technical log system;

(3)

Details of the filed ATS flight plan;

(4)

Appropriate NOTAM/AIS briefing documentation;

(5)

Appropriate meteorological information;

(6)

Mass and balance documentation as specified in Subpart J;

(7)

Notification of special categories of passenger such as security personnel, if not considered as crew, handicapped persons, inadmissible passengers, deportees and persons in custody;

(8)

Notification of special loads including dangerous goods including written information to the commander as prescribed in OPS 1.1215 (c);

(9)

Current maps and charts and associated documents as prescribed in OPS 1.290 (b)(7);

(10)

Any other documentation which may be required by the States concerned with this flight, such as cargo manifest, passenger manifest etc; and

(11)

Forms to comply with the reporting requirements of the Authority and the operator.

(i)

Information relevant to the flight and appropriate for the type of operation is preserved on the ground; and

(ii)

The information is retained until it has been duplicated at the place at which it will be stored in accordance with OPS 1.1065; or, if this is impracticable,

(iii)

The same information is carried in a fireproof container in the aeroplane.

(1)

A copy of the operational flight plan where appropriate;

(2)

Copies of the relevant part(s) of the aeroplane technical log;

(3)

Route specific NOTAM documentation if specifically edited by the operator;

(4)

Mass and balance documentation if required (OPS 1.625 refers); and

(5)

Special loads notification.

(1)

Give any person authorised by the Authority access to any documents and records which are related to flight operations or maintenance; and

(2)

Produce all such documents and records, when requested to do so by the Authority, within a reasonable period of time.

(1)

Following an accident, the operator of an aeroplane on which a flight recorder is carried shall, to the extent possible, preserve the original recorded data pertaining to that accident, as retained by the recorder for a period of 60 days unless otherwise directed by the investigating authority.

(2)

Unless prior permission has been granted by the Authority, following an incident that is subject to mandatory reporting, the operator of an aeroplane on which a flight recorder is carried shall, to the extent possible, preserve the original recorded data pertaining to that incident, as retained by the recorder for a period of 60 days unless otherwise directed by the investigating authority.

(3)

Additionally, when the Authority so directs, the operator of an aeroplane on which a flight recorder is carried shall preserve the original recorded data for a period of 60 days unless otherwise directed by the investigating authority.

(4)

When a flight data recorder is required to be carried aboard an aeroplane, the operator of that aeroplane shall:

(1)

The cockpit voice recorder recordings may not be used for purposes other than for the investigation of an accident or incident subject to mandatory reporting except with the consent of all crew members concerned.

(2)

The flight data recorder recordings may not be used for purposes other than for the investigation of an accident or incident subject to mandatory reporting except when such records are:

(1)

Dry lease — Is when the aeroplane is operated under the AOC of the lessee.

(2)

Wet lease — Is when the aeroplane is operated under the AOC of the lessor.

(1)

Wet lease-out. A Community operator providing an aeroplane and complete crew to another Community operator, in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23 July 1992 on licensing of air carriers (2), and retaining all the functions and responsibilities prescribed in Subpart C, shall remain the operator of the aeroplane.

(2)

All leases except wet lease-out

(1)

Dry lease-in

(2)

Wet lease-in

(3)

Dry lease-out

A Community operator may dry lease-out an aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transportation to any operator of a State which is signatory to the Chicago Convention provided that the following conditions are met:

(4)

Wet lease-out

A Community operator providing an aeroplane and complete crew to another entity, in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92, and retaining all the functions and responsibilities prescribed in Subpart C, shall remain the operator of the aeroplane.

(1)

A to A operations — Take-off and landing are made at the same place.

(2)

A to B operations — Take-off and landing are made at different places.

(3)

Night — The hours between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight or such other period between sunset and sunrise, as may be prescribed by the appropriate authority.

(1)

OPS 1.035 quality system: In the case of a very small operator, the post of Quality Manager may be held by a nominated postholder if external auditors are used. This applies also where the accountable manager is holding one or several of the nominated posts.

(2)

Reserved

(3)

OPS 1.075 Methods of carriage of persons: Not required for VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes.

(4)

OPS 1.100 Admission to the flight deck:

(5)

OPS 1.105 Unauthorised Carriage: Not required for VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes.

(6)

OPS 1.135 Additional information and forms to be carried:

(7)

OPS 1.215 Use of Air Traffic Services: For VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes by day, non mandatory contact with ATS shall be maintained to the extent appropriate to the nature of the operation. Search and rescue services must be ensured in accordance with OPS 1.300.

(8)

OPS 1.225 Aerodrome Operating Minima: For VFR operations, the standard VFR operating minima will normally cover this requirement. Where necessary, the operator shall specify additional requirements taking into account such factors as radio coverage, terrain, nature of sites for take-off and landing, flight conditions and ATS capacity

(9)

OPS 1.235 Noise abatement procedures: Not applicable to VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes.

(10)

OPS 1.240 Routes and Areas of Operation:

Subparagraph (a)(1) is not applicable to A to A VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes by day.

(11)

OPS 1.250 Establishment of minimum flight altitudes:

For VFR operations by day, this requirement is applicable as follows. An operator shall ensure that operations are only conducted along such routes or within such areas for which a safe terrain clearance can be maintained and shall take account of such factors as temperature, terrain, unfavourable meteorological conditions (e.g. severe turbulence and descending air currents, corrections for temperature and pressure variations from standard values).

(12)

OPS 1.255 Fuel Policy:

(13)

OPS 1.265 Carriage of inadmissible passengers, deportees or persons in custody: For VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes and where it is not intended to carry inadmissible passengers, deportees or persons in custody, an operator is not required to establish procedures for the carriage of such passengers.

(14)

OPS 1.280 Passenger Seating: Not Applicable to VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes.

(15)

OPS 1.285 Passenger Briefing: Demonstration and briefing shall be given as appropriate to the kind of operations. In single pilot operations, the pilot may not be allocated tasks distracting him/her from his/her flying duties.

(16)

OPS 1.290 Flight Preparation:

(17)

OPS 1.295 Selection of aerodromes: Not applicable to VFR operations. The necessary instructions for the use of aerodromes and sites for take-off and landing are to be issued with reference to OPS 1.220.

(18)

OPS 1.310 Crew members at stations:

For VFR operations, instructions on this matter are required only where two pilot operations are conducted.

(19)

OPS 1.375 In-flight fuel management:

Appendix 1 to OPS 1.375 is not required to be applied to VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes by day.

(20)

OPS 1.405 Commencement and continuation of approach:

Not applicable to VFR operations.

(21)

OPS 1.410 Operating procedures — threshold crossing height:

Not applicable to VFR operations.

(22)

OPS 1.430 to 1.460, including appendices:

Not applicable to VFR operations.

(23)

OPS 1.530 Take-off:

(24)

OPS 1.535 Take-off Obstacle Clearance — Multi-Engined aeroplanes:

(25)

OPS 1.545 Landing — Destination and Alternate Aerodromes:

(26)

OPS 1.550 Landing — Dry Runways:

(27)

Reserved.

(28)

OPS 1.650 Day VFR operations:

Paragraph 1.650 is applicable with the following addition. Single engine aeroplanes, first issued with an individual certificate of airworthiness before 22 May 1995, may be exempted from the requirements of subparagraphs (f), (g), (h) and (i) by the Authority if the fulfilment would require retrofitting.

(29)

Part M, paragraph M.A.704, Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition

The Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition may be adapted to the operation to be conducted;

(30)

Part M, paragraph M. A. 306, Operator's technical log system:

The Authority may approve an abbreviated form of Technical Log System, relevant to the type of operation conducted.

(31)

OPS 1.940 Composition of Flight Crew:

Subparagraphs (a)(2), (a)(4), and (b) are not applicable to VFR operations by day, except that (a)(4) must be applied in full where 2 pilots are required by OPS 1.

(32)

OPS 1.945 Conversion training and checking:

(33)

OPS 1.955 Nomination as commander:

Subparagraph (b) applies as follows. The Authority may accept an abbreviated command course relevant to the type of operation conducted.

(34)

OPS 1.960 Commanders holding a Commercial Pilot Licence

Subparagraph (a)(1)(i) is not applicable to VFR operations by day.

(35)

OPS 1.965 Recurrent training and checking:

(36)

OPS 1.968 Pilot qualification for either pilot's seat:

Appendix 1 is not applicable to VFR operations of single engine aeroplanes by day.

(37)

OPS 1.975 Route and Aerodrome Competence:

(38)

OPS 1.980 More than one type or variant:

(39)

OPS 1.981 Operation of helicopters and aeroplanes:

Subparagraph (a)(1) is not applicable if operations are limited to single pilot classes of piston engine aeroplanes.

(40)

Reserved.

(41)

OPS 1.1060 Operational flight plan:

Not required for A to A VFR/Day operations. For A to B VFR/Day operations the requirement is applicable but the flight plan may be in a simplified form relevant to the kind of operations conducted. (cf. OPS 1.135).

(42)

OPS 1.1070 Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition

The Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition may be adapted to the operation to be conducted.

(43)

OPS 1.1071 Aeroplane technical log:

Applicable as indicated for Part M, paragraph M. A. 306 Operators technical log system.

(44)

Reserved.

(45)

Reserved.

(46)

OPS 1.1240 Training programmes:

The training programmes shall be adapted to the kind of operations performed. A self-study training programme may be acceptable for VFR operations.

(47)

OPS 1.1250 Aeroplane search procedure checklist:

Not applicable for VFR operations by day.

(1)

Not hold an AOC issued by another Authority unless specifically approved by the Authorities concerned;

(2)

Have his principal place of business and, if any, his registered office located in the State responsible for issuing the AOC;

(3)

Satisfy the Authority that he is able to conduct safe operations.

(1)

Its organisation and management are suitable and properly matched to the scale and scope of the operation; and

(2)

Procedures for the supervision of operations have been defined.

(1)

Flight operations;

(2)

The maintenance system;

(3)

Crew training; and

(4)

Ground operations.

(1)

Aeroplanes operated have a standard Certificate of Airworthiness issued in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 of 24 September 2003 laying down implementing rules for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations (3) by a Member State. Standard Certificates of Airworthiness issued by a Member State other than the State responsible for issuing the AOC, will be accepted without further showing when issued in accordance with Part 21;

(2)

The maintenance system has been approved by the Authority in accordance with Part M, Subpart G; and

(3)

He has satisfied the Authority that he has the ability to:

(1)

The official name and business name, address and mailing address of the applicant;

(2)

A description of the proposed operation;

(3)

A description of the management organisation;

(4)

The name of the accountable manager;

(5)

The names of major post holders, including those responsible for flight operations, the maintenance system, crew training and ground operations together with their qualifications and experience; and

(6)

The Operations Manual.

(1)

The operator's continuing airworthiness management exposition;

(2)

The operator's aeroplane maintenance programme(s);

(3)

The aeroplane technical log;

(4)

Where appropriate, the technical specification(s) of the maintenance contract(s) between the operator and any Part–145 approved maintenance organisation;

(5)

The number of aeroplanes.

—

CAT II/CAT III (including approved minima)

—

—

—

—

—

Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

—

Authorisation to provide cabin crew initial safety training and, if applicable, to issue the attestation provided for in Subpart O, for those operators who provide such training directly or indirectly.

(1)

A description of the functions and the responsibilities of the nominated post holders, including their names, must be contained in the Operations Manual and the Authority must be given notice in writing of any intended or actual change in appointments or functions.

(2)

The operator must make arrangements to ensure continuity of supervision in the absence of nominated post holders.

(3)

A person nominated as a post holder by the holder of an AOC must not be nominated as a post holder by the holder of any other AOC, unless acceptable to the Authorities concerned.

(4)

Persons nominated as post holders must be contracted to work sufficient hours to fulfil the management functions associated with the scale and scope of the operation.

(1)

Crew members. The operator must employ sufficient flight and cabin crew for the planned operation, trained and checked in accordance with Subpart N and Subpart O as appropriate.

(2)

Ground Staff:

(3)

Supervision:

(1)

An operator must ensure that working space available at each operating base is sufficient for personnel pertaining to the safety of flight operations. Consideration must be given to the needs of ground staff, those concerned with operational control, the storage and display of essential records, and flight planning by crews.

(2)

Office services must be capable, without delay, of distributing operational instructions and other information to all concerned.

(1)

The ground equipment shown on the respective chart required for the intended procedure is operative;

(2)

The aeroplane systems required for the type of approach are operative;

(3)

The required aeroplane performance criteria are met; and

(4)

Crew is qualified accordingly.

(1)

Ground facilities and services, including meteorological services, are provided which are adequate for the planned operation;

(2)

The performance of the aeroplane intended to be used is adequate to comply with minimum flight altitude requirements;

(3)

The equipment of the aeroplane intended to be used meets the minimum requirements for the planned operation;

(4)

Appropriate maps and charts are available (OPS 1.135 (a)(9) refers);

(5)

If two-engined aeroplanes are used, adequate aerodromes are available within the time/distance limitations of OPS 1.245;

(6)

If single-engine aeroplanes are used, surfaces are available which permit a safe forced landing to be executed.

(1)

Performance Class A aeroplanes with either:

the distance flown in 60 minutes at the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed determined in accordance with subparagraph (b) below;

(2)

Performance Class A aeroplanes with:

the distance flown in 120 minutes or, if approved by the Authority, up to 180 minutes for turbo-jet aeroplanes, at the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed determined in accordance with subparagraph (b) below;

(3)

Performance Class B or C aeroplanes:

(1)

International Standard Atmosphere (ISA);

(2)

Level flight:

(3)

Maximum continuous thrust or power on the remaining operating engine;

(4)

An aeroplane mass not less than that resulting from:

(1)

The one-engine-inoperative cruise speed determined in accordance with subparagraph (b) above; and

(2)

The maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome determined in accordance with subparagraphs (a) and (b) above.

(1)

The accuracy with which the position of the aeroplane can be determined;

(2)

The probable inaccuracies in the indications of the altimeters used;

(3)

The characteristics of the terrain (e.g. sudden changes in the elevation) along the routes or in the areas where operations are to be conducted;

(4)

The probability of encountering unfavourable meteorological conditions (e.g. severe turbulence and descending air currents); and

(5)

Possible inaccuracies in aeronautical charts.

(1)

Corrections for temperature and pressure variations from standard values;

(2)

The ATC requirements; and

(3)

Any foreseeable contingencies along the planned route.

(1)

Procedures contained in the Operations Manual and data derived from:

(2)

The operating conditions under which the flight is to be conducted including:

(1)

Taxi fuel;

(2)

Trip fuel;

(3)

Reserve fuel consisting of:

(4)

Extra fuel if required by the commander.

(1)

Trip fuel for the remainder of the flight;

(2)

Reserve fuel consisting of:

(3)

Extra fuel if required by the commander.

(1)

Impede the crew in their duties;

(2)

Obstruct access to emergency equipment; or

(3)

Impede the emergency evacuation of the aeroplane.

(1)

Passengers are given a verbal briefing about safety matters. Parts or all of the briefing may be provided by an audio-visual presentation.

(2)

Passengers are provided with a safety briefing card on which picture type instructions indicate the operation of emergency equipment and exits likely to be used by passengers.

(1)

Passengers are briefed on the following items if applicable:

(2)

Passengers receive a demonstration of the following:

(1)

Passengers are reminded of the following if applicable:

(1)

Passengers are reminded of the following if applicable:

(1)

Passengers are reminded of the following:

(1)

The aeroplane is airworthy;

(2)

The aeroplane is not operated contrary to the provision of the Configuration Deviation List (CDL);

(3)

The instruments and equipment required for the flight to be conducted, in accordance with Subparts K and L, are available;

(4)

The instruments and equipment are in operable condition except as provided in the MEL;

(5)

Those parts of the operations manual which are required for the conduct of the flight are available;

(6)

The documents, additional information and forms required to be available by OPS 1.125 and OPS 1.135 are on board;

(7)

Current maps, charts and associated documentation or equivalent data are available to cover the intended operation of the aeroplane including any diversion which may reasonably be expected. This shall include any conversion tables necessary to support operations where metric heights, altitudes and flight levels must be used;

(8)

Ground facilities and services required for the planned flight are available and adequate;

(9)

The provisions specified in the operations manual in respect of fuel, oil and oxygen requirements, minimum safe altitudes, aerodrome operating minima and availability of alternate aerodromes, where required, can be complied with for the planned flight;

(10)

The load is properly distributed and safely secured;

(11)

The mass of the aeroplane, at the commencement of take-off roll, will be such that the flight can be conducted in compliance with Subparts F to I as applicable; and

(12)

Any operational limitation in addition to those covered by subparagraphs (9) and (11) above can be complied with.

(1)

For two-engined aeroplanes, either:

(2)

Two hours flight time at a one-engine-inoperative cruising speed according to the AFM in still air standard conditions based on the actual take-off mass for three and four-engined aeroplanes; and

(3)

If the AFM does not contain a one-engine-inoperative cruising speed, the speed to be used for calculation must be that which is achieved with the remaining engine(s) set at maximum continuous power.

(1)

Both:

or

(2)

The destination is isolated and no adequate destination alternate exists.

(1)

The appropriate weather reports or forecasts for the destination, or any combination thereof, indicate that during a period commencing 1 hour before and ending 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, the weather conditions will be below the applicable planning minima; or

(2)

No meteorological information is available.

(1)

Planning minima for a destination aerodrome except isolated destination aerodromes:

(2)

Planning minima for destination alternate aerodrome(s) and isolated destination aerodromes will be in accordance with Table 1 below:

Table 1

Planning minima — En-route and destination alternates — Isolated destination aerodromes

(1)

an aeroplane is protected by its own design from damage to the nose wheel steering system due to towbarless towing operation, or

(2)

a system/procedure is provided to alert the flight crew that such damage may have or has occurred, or

(3)

the towbarless towing vehicle is designed to prevent damage to the aeroplane type.

(1)

During take-off and landing each flight crew member required to be on flight deck duty shall be at his/her station.

(2)

During all other phases of flight each flight crew member required to be on flight deck duty shall remain at his/her station unless his/her absence is necessary for the performance of his/her duties in connection with the operation, or for physiological needs provided at least one suitably qualified pilot remains at the controls of the aeroplane at all times.

(3)

During all phases of flight each flight crew member required to be on flight deck duty shall remain alert. If a lack of alertness is encountered, appropriate countermeasures shall be used. If unexpected fatigue is experienced a controlled rest procedure, organised by the commander, can be used if workload permits. Controlled rest taken in this way may never be considered to be part of a rest period for purposes of calculating flight time limitations nor used to justify any duty period.

(1)

During take-off and landing, and whenever deemed necessary by the commander in the interest of safety, each crew member shall be properly secured by all safety belts and harnesses provided.

(2)

During other phases of the flight each flight crew member on the flight deck shall keep his/her safety belt fastened while at his/her station.

(1)

Before take-off and landing, and during taxiing, and whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety, the commander shall ensure that each passenger on board occupies a seat or berth with his/her safety belt, or harness where provided, properly secured.

(2)

An operator shall make provision for, and the commander shall ensure that multiple occupancy of aeroplane seats may only be allowed on specified seats and does not occur other than by one adult and one infant who is properly secured by a supplementary loop belt or other restraint device.

(1)

Whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety;

(2)

While the aeroplane is on the ground unless specifically permitted in accordance with procedures defined in the Operations Manual;

(3)

Outside designated smoking areas, in the aisle(s) and in the toilet(s);

(4)

In cargo compartments and/or other areas where cargo is carried which is not stored in flame resistant containers or covered by flame resistant canvas; and

(5)

In those areas of the cabin where oxygen is being supplied.

(1)

Commence take-off; nor

(2)

Continue beyond the point from which a revised flight plan applies in the event of in-flight replanning, unless information is available indicating that the expected weather conditions at the destination and/or required alternate aerodrome(s) prescribed in OPS 1.295 are at or above the planning minima, prescribed in OPS 1.297.

(1)

The decision point when using the decision point procedure; or

(2)

The pre-determined point when using the pre-determined point procedure, unless information is available indicating that the expected weather conditions at the destination and/or required alternate aerodrome(s) prescribed in OPS 1.295 are at or above the applicable aerodrome operating minima prescribed in OPS 1.225.

(1)

Assess their exposure;

(2)

Take into account the assessed exposure when organising working schedules with a view to reduce the doses of highly exposed crew members;

(3)

Inform the crew members concerned of the health risks their work involves;

(4)

Ensure that the working schedules for female crew members, once they have notified the operator that they are pregnant, keep the equivalent dose to the foetus as low as can reasonably be achieved and in any case ensure that the dose does not exceed 1 mSv for the remainder of the pregnancy;

(5)

Ensure that individual records are kept for those crew members who are liable to high exposure. These exposures are to be notified to the individual on an annual basis, and also upon leaving the operator.

(1)

An operator shall not operate an aeroplane above 15 000m (49 000 ft) unless the equipment specified in OPS 1.680(a)(1) is serviceable, or the procedure prescribed in OPS 1.680(a)(2) is complied with.

(2)

The commander or the pilot to whom conduct of the flight has been delegated shall initiate a descent as soon as practicable when the limit values of cosmic radiation dose rate specified in the Operations Manual are exceeded.

(i)

Never be in a sense opposite to that indicated by the RA

(ii)

Be in the correct sense indicated by the RA even if this is in conflict with the vertical element of an ATC instruction.

(iii)

Be the minimum possible to comply with the RA indication.

(1)

Incident. An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft which affects or could affect the safety of operation.

(2)

Serious Incident. An incident involving circumstances indicating that an accident nearly occurred.

(3)

Accident. An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight until such time as all persons have disembarked, in which:

(1)

OPS 1.085(b) specifies the responsibilities of crew members for reporting incidents that endangers, or could endanger, the safety of operation.

(2)

The commander or the operator of an aeroplane shall submit a report to the Authority of any incident that endangers or could endangers the safety of operation.

(3)

Reports must be despatched within 72 hours of the time when the incident was identified unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.

(4)

A commander shall ensure that all known or suspected technical defects and all exceedances of technical limitations occurring while he/she was responsible for the flight are recorded in the aircraft technical log. If the deficiency or exceedance of technical limitations endangers or could endanger the safety of operation, the commander must in addition initiate the submission of a report to the Authority in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) above.

(5)

In the case of incidents reported in accordance with subparagraph (b)(1), (b)(2) and (b)(3) above, arising from, or relating to, any failure, malfunction or defect in the aeroplane, its equipment or any item of ground support equipment or which cause or might cause adverse effects on the continuing airworthiness of the aeroplane, the operator must also inform the organisation responsible for the design or the supplier or, if applicable, the organisation responsible for continued airworthiness, at the same time as a report is submitted to the Authority.

(1)

A commander shall notify the operator of any accident or serious incident occurring while he/she was responsible for the flight. In the event that the commander is incapable of providing such notification, this task shall be undertaken by any other member of the crew if they are able to do so, note being taken of the succession of command specified by the operator.

(2)

An operator shall ensure that the Authority in the State of the operator, the nearest appropriate Authority (if not the Authority in the State of the operator), and any other organisation require by the State of the operator to be informed, are notified by the quickest means available of any accident or serious incident and — in the case of accidents only — at least before the aeroplane is moved unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.

(3)

The commander or the operator of an aeroplane shall submit a report to the authority in the State of the operator within 72 hours of the time when the accident or serious incident occurred.