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

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 127 : Commercial Helicopter Operations: Passengers Cargo and Mail

Subpart 7 : Flight Operations

Division Three : Cabin Safety

127.07.31 Limitations on carriage of infants, children and passengers with disability

 

(1) Unless otherwise authorised by the Director, the maximum number of passengers with a disability, unaccompanied minors, or a combination of such passengers and minors, which may be carried by the operator, is limited to one per unit of 20 passengers capacity or part thereof.

 

(2) At least one able-bodied assistant shall be carried for every group of five passengers with a disability or unaccompanied minors, or a part or combination thereof, and such assistant shall be assigned with the responsibility for the safety of such passengers or minors: Provided that the persons with a disability can assist themselves.

 

(3) In addition to the provisions of subregulation (2), for each one passenger with a disability who cannot assist himself or herself, an able-bodied  assistant shall be assigned to solely assist such passenger.

 

(4) The operator may establish procedures in lieu of the provisions of subregulations (2) and (3), for the carriage of children and persons with a disability: Provided that such procedures—
(a) do not jeopardise aviation safety; and
(b) prior written approval is obtained from the Director.