Protection of Businesses Act, 1978
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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 91 : General Aviation and Operating Flight RulesSubpart 7 : Flight Operations91.07.29 Starting and running of engines |
| (1) | Except when the brakes are serviceable and are fully applied, chocks shall be placed in front of the wheels of an aeroplane before starting the engine or engines, and a competent person shall be seated at the controls when the engine or engines are running. |
| (2) | Where the pilot of an aeroplane is the only person present and it has been necessary for chocks to be used, he or she shall ensure that the chocks are removed prior to starting the engine, unless the aircraft is equipped with a parking brake, in which case the parking brake shall be set before the pilot removes the chocks. |
| (3) | Except as provided in subregulation (2), when the engines are running, at least one pilot seat of an aircraft shall be attended by a person qualified to occupy the pilot seat. |
