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

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 93 : Corporate Aviation Operations and High Performance Aircraft

Subpart 7 : Flight Operations

Division Three : Cabin safety

93.07.27 Securing of passenger cabin and galley

 

(1) Before take-off and landing and whenever deemed necessary in the interests of aviation safety, a PIC shall ensure that—
(a) all equipment, baggage and loose articles in a cabin of an aircraft, including passenger service items and crew members' and passengers' personal effects, are properly secured and stowed so as to avoid a possibility of injury to persons or damage to such aircraft through movement of such articles caused by in-flight turbulence or by unusual accelerations or maneuvers; and
(b) all aisles, passage ways, exits and escape paths are kept clear of obstructions.

 

(2) All solid articles shall be placed in approved stowage areas in an aircraft, at all times whenever seat belt lights are illuminated or when so directed by a PIC of an aircraft.

 

(3) For the purposes of subregulation (2), approved stowage area means an area under a passenger seat or a locker, overhead or other, utilised in accordance with placarded mass limitation of a locker.

 

(4) Where service galleys are made available to passengers on a self-service basis, a cabin briefing shall include a demonstration and safety instructions in the use and stowage procedures of galley area containing such services.

 

(5) A PIC may not commence take-off unless he or she has completed such cabin checks as necessary to ensure safe condition of a cabin.