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

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 121 : Air Transport Operations - Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo

Subpart 9 : Maintenance

121.09.4 Operator's maintenance responsibilities

 

(1) An air service operator shall establish procedures acceptable to the Director that ensure—
(a) each aeroplane they operate is maintained in an airworthy condition;
(b) the operational and emergency equipment necessary for an intended flight is serviceable; and
(c) the Certificate of Airworthiness of each aeroplane they operate, and any appropriate special conditions, remains valid.

 

(2) The operator shall not operate an aeroplane unless it is maintained and released to service by an organization approved in accordance with Part 145 in the manner referred to in regulation 121.09.3.

 

(4) The operator shall employ sufficient personnel to ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the maintenance control manual referred to in regulation 121.09 5.

 

(5) The operator shall ensure that the maintenance of its aeroplanes is performed in accordance with the maintenance programme referred to in regulation 121.09.2.