Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 93 : Corporate Aviation Operations and High Performance AircraftSubpart 7 : Flight OperationsDivision Three : Cabin safety93.07.27 Securing of passenger |
| (1) | Before take-off and landing and whenever deemed necessary in the interests of aviation safety, a PIC shall ensure that— |
| (a) | all equipment, baggage and loose articles in a cabin of an aircraft, including passenger service items and crew members' and passengers' personal effects, are properly secured and stowed so as to avoid a possibility of injury to persons or damage to such aircraft through movement of such articles caused by in-flight turbulence or by unusual accelerations or maneuvers; and |
| (b) | all aisles, passage ways, exits and escape paths are kept clear of obstructions. |
| (2) | All solid articles shall be placed in approved stowage areas in an aircraft, at all times whenever seat belt lights are illuminated or when so directed by a PIC of an aircraft. |
| (3) | For the purposes of subregulation (2), approved stowage area means an area under a passenger seat or a locker, overhead or other, utilised in accordance with placarded mass limitation of a locker. |
| (4) | Where service galleys are made available to passengers on a self-service basis, a cabin briefing shall include a demonstration and safety instructions in the use and stowage procedures of galley area containing such services. |
| (5) | A PIC may not commence take-off unless he or she has completed such cabin checks as necessary to ensure safe condition of a cabin. |