Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 127 : Commercial Helicopter Operations: Passengers Cargo and MailSubpart 7 : Flight OperationsDivision Three : Cabin Safety127.07.31 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. |