A holder of an AOC who wishes to operate an aircraft engaged in an agricultural operation over a populous area shall—
| (a) |
prepare a plan of the operation, in conjunction with, and for the briefing of, all personnel and organisations involved in the operation, containing— |
| (i) |
consideration of obstructions to flight; |
| (ii) |
the emergency landing capabilities of the aircraft used; and |
| (iii) |
co-ordination necessary with the ATSU concerned; |
| (b) |
give prior written notification to the local government in whose jurisdiction the operation is to be performed; |
| (c) |
give notice of the operation to the public by an effective means; |
| (d) |
ensure maximum safety to persons and property on the ground, consistent with the operation; and |
| (e) |
ensure that the aircraft has, within the preceding 100 hours of time in service— |
| (i) |
had a mandatory periodic inspection; or |
| (ii) |
been inspected under a progressive inspection programme, in accordance with Part 43. |
Housing Development Agency Act, 2008
