Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 94 : Operation of Non-Type Certificated AircraftSubpart 6 : Flight Operations94.06.13 Operation of ex-military aircraft |
| (1) | Further to the provisions of regulation 91.07.12, an ex-military jet aircraft shall carry sufficient fuel— |
| (a) | to divert from its destination aerodrome to an alternate aerodrome that is at least 100 km distant from the destination aerodrome; and |
| (b) | to allow for at least 10 minutes of flight at cruise-power settings when arriving over the alternate aerodrome referred to in subregulation (a). |
(2)
| (a) | Only if the Director on the authority to fly has approved the carriage of passengers may passengers be carried in an ex-military jet aircraft. |
| (b) | Where applicable, the owner of an ex-military jet aircraft shall ensure that the medical and physical condition of the passenger complies with the conditions prescribed by the manufacturer of the ejection seat of the aircraft. |
| (c) | It is the responsibility of the owner of an ex-military jet aircraft to provide the passenger with suitable and serviceable flying equipment, protection gear and clothing. |
| (3) | The owner of an ex-military jet aircraft shall ensure that the passenger is thoroughly briefed on— |
| (a) | all the dangers associated with the flying in an ex-military jet aircraft, including the possible injuries following ejection; and |
| (b) | actions during flight: |
| (i) | the operation of switches and handles, if applicable; |
| (ii) | the actions and execution of commands during emergency situations; |
| (iii) | the actions should the PIC become incapacitated during flight; and |
| (iv) | any other information as seen fit by the owner or the PIC. |
(4) MEL
(a) Oxygen Systems
Oxygen system shall be fully serviceable, unless specifically exempted, whether or not it is intended to fly the aircraft above FL 100.
(b) Aircraft Pressurisation
Aircraft pressurisation systems shall be fully serviceable, unless specifically exempted, irrespective of the altitudes it is intended that the aircraft be flown.
(c) Ejection Seats
Where ejection seats are an integral part of the aircrew escape system, as specified in the relevant Flight Manual or Aircrew Notes, they shall be fully serviceable for all flights unless specifically exempted, and all occupants shall have been suitably instructed in their use.
(d) Flying Clothing and Equipment
| (i) | Certain items of flying clothing and personal equipment are an integral part of the aircraft safety equipment, such as life-saving jackets with dinghy connections or personal equipment connectors with oxygen connections. Where the appropriate clothing, equipment or systems are required for flight, these additional items shall be made available and be fully serviceable. |
| (ii) | Unless specifically exempted, all occupants of an ex-military jet or turbo-prop aircraft shall wear protective helmets, equipped with suitable visors and facilitating communication. |
| (iii) | Aircraft that are to be operated over large water masses beyond gliding distance from shore shall be equipped with suitable survival equipment, and the occupants shall wear suitable survival clothing and equipment. |
(e) Emergency and Backup Systems
Systems under this heading are invariably an integral part of the aircraft build standard and will have been installed with certain emergencies in mind (i.e. emergency undercarriage lowering, or hood opening or jettison). All such systems shall be serviceable for flight, unless specifically exempted.
| (f) | Instrumentation for Flight under IFR and Standby Instrumentation |
Where permission has been granted to operate the aircraft in IMC, all instrumentation and
equipment normally required for operation in IMC according to IFR shall have been fitted
and be serviceable in accordance with the provisions of Part 91 of the Regulations.
(g) Weaponry
| (i) | Where weaponry are an integral part of the aircraft, such weaponry shall be permanently de-activated, or be removed and replaced by ballast to ensure that the correct mass and centre of gravity of the aircraft is maintained. |
| (ii) | The carriage of external weaponry is prohibited. |
(h) External Equipment
Where aircraft are capable of carrying external fuel tanks, whether jettisonable or not, such fuel tanks may be used: Provided that all systems applicable to the fuel tanks are serviceable. The pilot must also be fully qualified in the handling of the aircraft with and without the external fuel tanks (including asymmetric flight) and conversant with the jettison restrictions, limits and implications.