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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 137 : Aerial Work Operations

Subpart 3 : Special Flight Rules

137.03.3 Take-off distance and flight path

 

(1) Where there is a third party as specified in Document SA-CATS 137, a pilot of an aeroplane engaged in an agricultural or firefighting operation shall, notwithstanding the provisions of Part 91 and subject to subregulation (2), ensure that the take-off distance available is greater than the take-off distance specified in the aeroplane flight manual, multiplied by a factor of 1.2.

 

(2) When calculating a take-off distance, a pilot shall take the following factors into account—
(a) mass of the aeroplane at the commencement of the take-off run;
(b) pressure altitude of the aerodrome;
(c) ambient temperature at the aerodrome;
(d) runway surface type and condition;
(e) runway slope in the direction of take-off; and
(f) not more than 50% of the headwind component or not less than 150% of the tailwind component.

 

(3) Where there is no third part at risk as specified in Document SA-CATS 137, a pilot is not required, notwithstanding the provisions of Part 91, to comply with—
(a) the take-off distance specified in the aircraft flight manual; and
(b) where applicable, the take-off flight path gradient specified in the aircraft flight manual.