The Air Navigation Order 2005

Made: 19th July 2005

Laid before Parliament: 29th July 2005

Coming into force: 20th August 2005

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 19th day of July 2005

Present,

The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council

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Citation and Commencement

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Revocation

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PART 1 — Registration and Marking of Aircraft

Aircraft to be registered

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Registration of aircraft in the United Kingdom

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Nationality and registration marks

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PART 2 — Air Operators' Certificates

Grant of air operators' certificates

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Grant of police air operators' certificates

7

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PART 3 — Airworthiness and Equipment of Aircraft

Certificate of airworthiness to be in force

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Issue, renewal, etc., of national certificates of airworthiness

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Validity of certificate of airworthiness

10

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Issue, validity etc., of national permits to fly

11

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Issue of EASA permits to fly

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Issue etc. of certificates of validation of permits to fly or equivalent documents

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Certificate of maintenance review

14

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Technical Log

15

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Requirement for a certificate of release to service

16

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Requirement for a certificate of release to service under Part 145

17

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Licensing of maintenance engineers

18

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Equipment of aircraft

19

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Radio equipment of aircraft

20

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Minimum equipment requirements

21

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Aircraft, engine and propeller log books

22

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Aircraft weight schedule

23

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Access and inspection for airworthiness purposes

24

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PART 4 — Aircraft Crew and Licensing

Composition of crew of aircraft

25

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Members of flight crew—requirement for licence

26

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Grant, renewal and effect of flight crew licences

27

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Maintenance of privileges of aircraft ratings in United Kingdom licences for which there are no JAR-FCL equivalents except for Basic Commercial Pilot's Licences and Flight Engineer's Licences

28

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Maintenance of privileges of aircraft ratings in JAR-FCL licences, United Kingdom licences for which there are JAR-FCL equivalents, United Kingdom Basic Commercial Pilot's Licences and United Kingdom Flight Engineer's Licences

29

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Maintenance of privileges of aircraft ratings in National Private Pilot's Licences

30

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Maintenance of privileges of other ratings

31

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Medical requirements

32

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Miscellaneous licensing provisions

33

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Validation of licences

34

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Personal flying log book

35

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Instruction in flying

36

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Glider pilot—minimum age

37

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PART 5 — Operation of Aircraft

Operations manual

38

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Police operations manual

39

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Training manual

40

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Flight data monitoring, accident prevention and flight safety programme

41

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Public transport—operator's responsibilities

42

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Loading—public transport aircraft and suspended loads

43

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Public transport—aeroplanes—operating conditions and performance requirements

44

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Public transport—helicopters—operating conditions and performance requirements

45

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Public transport operations at night or in Instrument Meteorological Conditions by aeroplanes with one power unit which are registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom

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Public transport aircraft registered in the United Kingdom—aerodrome operating minima

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Public transport aircraft registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom—aerodrome operating minima

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Non-public transport aircraft—aerodrome operating minima

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Pilots to remain at controls

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Wearing of survival suits by crew

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Pre-flight action by commander of aircraft

52

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Passenger briefing by commander

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Public transport of passengers—additional duties of commander

54

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Operation of radio in aircraft

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Minimum navigation performance

56

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Height keeping performance—aircraft registered in the United Kingdom

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Height keeping performance—aircraft registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom

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Area navigation and required navigation performance capabilities—aircraft registered in the United Kingdom

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Area navigation and required navigation performance capabilities—aircraft registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom

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Use of airborne collision avoidance system

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Use of flight recording systems and preservation of records

62

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Towing of gliders

63

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Operation of self-sustaining gliders

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Towing, picking up and raising of persons and articles

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Dropping of articles and animals

66

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Dropping of persons and grant of parachuting permissions

67

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Grant of aerial application certificates

68

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Carriage of weapons and of munitions of war

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Carriage of dangerous goods

70

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Method of carriage of persons

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Exits and break-in markings

72

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Endangering safety of an aircraft

73

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Endangering safety of any person or property

74

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Drunkenness in aircraft

75

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Smoking in aircraft

76

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Authority of commander of an aircraft

77

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Acting in a disruptive manner

78

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Stowaways

79

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Flying displays

80

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PART 6 — Fatigue of Crew and Protection of Crew from Cosmic Radiation

Application and interpretation of Part 6

81

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Fatigue of crew—operator's responsibilities

82

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Fatigue of crew—responsibilities of crew

83

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Flight times—responsibilities of flight crew

84

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Protection of air crew from cosmic radiation

85

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PART 7 — Documents and Records

Documents to be carried

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Keeping and production of records of exposure to cosmic radiation

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Production of documents and records

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Production of air traffic service equipment documents and records

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Power to inspect and copy documents and records

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Preservation of documents, etc.

91

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Revocation, suspension and variation of certificates, licences and other documents

92

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Revocation, suspension and variation of permissions, etc. granted under article 138 or article 140

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Offences in relation to documents and records

94

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PART 8 — Movement of Aircraft

Rules of the Air

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Power to prohibit or restrict flying

96

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Balloons, kites, airships, gliders and parascending parachutes

97

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Regulation of small aircraft

98

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Regulation of rockets

99

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PART 9 — Air Traffic Services

Requirement for an air traffic control approval

100

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Duty of person in charge to satisfy himself as to competence of controllers

101

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Manual of air traffic services

102

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Provision of air traffic services

103

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Making of an air traffic direction in the interests of safety

104

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Making of a direction for airspace policy purposes

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Use of radio call signs at aerodromes

106

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PART 10 — Licensing of Air Traffic Controllers

Prohibition of unlicensed air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers

107

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Grant and renewal of air traffic controller's and student air traffic controller's licences

108

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Privileges of an air traffic controller's licence and a student air traffic controller's licence

109

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Maintenance of validity of ratings and endorsements

110

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Obligation to notify rating ceasing to be valid and change of unit

111

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Requirement for medical certificate

112

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Appropriate licence

113

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Incapacity of air traffic controllers

114

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Fatigue of air traffic controllers—air traffic controllers' responsibilities

115

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Prohibition of acting under the influence of drink or a drug

116

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Failing exams

117

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Use of simulators

118

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Approval of courses, persons and simulators

119

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Acting as an air traffic controller and a student air traffic controller

120

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PART 11 — Flight Information Services and Licensing of Flight Information Service Officers

Prohibition of unlicensed flight information service officers

121

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Licensing of flight information service officers

122

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Flight information service manual

123

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PART 12 — Air Traffic Service Equipment

Air traffic service equipment

124

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Air traffic service equipment records

125

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PART 13 — Aerodromes, Aeronautical Lights and Dangerous Lights

Aerodromes—public transport of passengers and instruction in flying

126

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Use of Government aerodromes

127

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Licensing of aerodromes

128

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Charges at aerodromes licensed for public use

129

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Use of aerodromes by aircraft of Contracting States and of the Commonwealth

130

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Noise and vibration caused by aircraft on aerodromes

131

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Aeronautical lights

132

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Lighting of en-route obstacles

133

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Lighting of wind turbine generators in United Kingdom territorial waters

134

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Dangerous lights

135

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Customs and Excise aerodromes

136

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Aviation fuel at aerodromes

137

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PART 14 — General

Restriction on carriage for valuable consideration in aircraft registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom

138

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Filing and approval of tariffs

139

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Restriction on aerial photography, aerial survey and aerial work in aircraft registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom

140

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Flights over any foreign country

141

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Mandatory reporting of occurrences

142

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Mandatory reporting of birdstrikes

143

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Power to prevent aircraft flying

144

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Right of access to aerodromes and other places

145

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Obstruction of persons

146

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Directions

147

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Penalties

148

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Extra-territorial effect of the Order

149

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Aircraft in transit over certain United Kingdom territorial waters

150

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Application of Order to British-controlled aircraft registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom

151

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Application of Order to the Crown and visiting forces, etc.

152

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Exemption from Order

153

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Appeal to County Court or Sheriff Court

154

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Interpretation

155

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Meaning of aerodrome traffic zone

156

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Public transport and aerial work—general rules

157

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Public transport and aerial work—exceptions—flying displays etc

158

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Public transport and aerial work—exceptions—charity flights

159

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Public transport and aerial work—exceptions—cost sharing

160

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Public transport and aerial work—exceptions—recovery of direct costs

161

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Public transport and aerial work—exceptions—jointly owned aircraft

162

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Public transport and aerial work—exceptions—parachuting

163

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Exceptions from application of provisions of the Order for certain classes of aircraft

164

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Approval of persons to furnish reports

165

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Certificates, authorisations, approvals and permissions

166

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Competent authority

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Saving

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SCHEDULE 1 — ORDERS REVOKED

	References
The Air Navigation Order 2000	S.I. 2000/1562
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2001	S.I. 2001/397
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2002	S.I. 2002/264
The Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2002	S.I. 2002/1628
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2003	S.I. 2003/777
The Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2003	S.I. 2003/2905
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2004	S.I. 2004/705

SCHEDULE 2 — CLASSIFICATION AND MARKING OF AIRCRAFT AND DEALER CERTIFICATION

PART A — Classification of aircraft

PART B — Nationality and registration marks of aircraft registered in the United Kingdom

General

1

• (1) The nationality mark of the aircraft shall be the capital letter “G” in Roman character and the registration mark shall be a group of four capital letters in Roman character assigned by the CAA on the registration of the aircraft. The letters shall be without ornamentation and a hyphen shall be placed between the nationality mark and the registration mark.

• (2) The nationality and registration marks shall be displayed to the best advantage, taking into consideration the constructional features of the aircraft and shall always be kept clean and visible.

• (3) The letters constituting each group of marks shall be of equal height and they, and the hyphen, shall all be of the same single colour which shall clearly contrast with the background on which they appear.

• (4) The nationality and registration marks shall also be inscribed on a fire-proof metal plate affixed in a prominent position—

• (a) in the case of a microlight aeroplane, either in accordance with sub-paragraph (c) or on the wing;

• (b) in the case of a balloon, on the basket or envelope; or

• (c) in the case of any other aircraft on the fuselage or car as the case may be.

• (5) The nationality and registration marks shall be painted on the aircraft, or shall be affixed thereto by any other means ensuring a similar degree of permanence, in the manner specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Part.

Position and size of marks

2

• (1) The position and size of marks on heavier than air aircraft (excluding kites) shall be as follows—

• (a) on the horizontal surfaces of the wings—

• (i) on aircraft having a fixed wing surface, the marks shall appear on the lower surface of the wing structure and shall be on the port wing unless they extend across the whole surface of both wings. So far as is possible the marks shall be located equidistant from the leading and trailing edges of the wings. The tops of the letters shall be towards the leading edge of the wing;

• (ii) the height of the letters shall be—

• (aa) subject to sub-paragraph (bb), at least 50 centimetres;

• (bb) if the wings are not large enough for the marks to be 50 centimetres in height, marks of the greatest height practicable in the circumstances;

• (b) on the fuselage (or equivalent structure) and vertical tail surfaces—

• (i) the marks shall also appear either—

• (aa) on each side of the fuselage (or equivalent structure), and shall, in the case of fixed wing aircraft be located between the wings and the horizontal tail surface; or

• (bb) on the vertical tail surfaces;

• (ii) when located on a single vertical tail surface, the marks shall appear on both sides. When located on multi-vertical tail surfaces, the marks shall appear on the outboard sides of the outer-surfaces. Subject to sub-paragraphs (iv) and (v), the height of the letters constituting each group of marks shall be at least 30 centimetres;

• (iii) if one of the surfaces authorised for displaying the required marks is large enough for those marks to be 30 centimetres in height (whilst complying with sub-paragraph (v)) and the other is not, marks of 30 centimetres in height shall be placed on the largest authorised surface;

• (iv) if neither authorised surface is large enough for marks of 30 centimetres in height (whilst complying with sub-paragraph (v)), marks of the greatest height practicable in the circumstances shall be displayed on the larger of the two authorised surfaces;

• (v) marks on the vertical tail surfaces shall be such as to leave a margin of at least 5 centimetres along each side of the vertical tail surface;

• (vi) on rotary wing aircraft where owing to the structure of the aircraft the greatest height practicable for the marks on the side of the fuselage (or equivalent structure) is less than 30 centimetres, the marks shall also appear on the lower surface of the fuselage as close to the line of symmetry as is practicable, and shall be placed with the tops of the letters towards the nose. The height of the letters constituting each group of marks shall be:

• (aa) subject to sub-paragraph (bb), at least 50 centimetres; or

• (bb) if the lower surface of the fuselage is not large enough for the marks to be of 50 centimetres in height, marks of the greatest height practicable in the circumstances;

• (c) wherever in this paragraph marks of the greatest height practicable in the circumstances are required, that height shall be such as is consistent with compliance with paragraph 3 of this Part.

• (2) The position and size of marks on airships and free balloons shall be as follows—

• (a) in the case of airships the marks shall be placed on each side of the airship. They shall be placed horizontally either on the hull near the maximum cross-section of the airship or on the lower vertical stabiliser;

• (b) in the case of free balloons, the marks shall be in two places on diametrically opposite sides of the balloon;

• (c) in the case of both airships and free balloons the side marks shall be so placed as to be visible from the sides and from the ground. The height of the letters shall be at least 50 centimetres.

Width, spacing and thickness of marks

3

• (1) For the purposes of this paragraph—

• (a) “standard letter” shall mean any letter other than the letters I, M and W;

• (b) the width of each standard letter and the length of the hyphen between the nationality mark and the registration mark shall be two thirds of the height of a letter;

• (c) the width of the letters M and W shall be neither less than two thirds of their height nor more than their height; and

• (d) the width of the letter I shall be one sixth of the height of the letter.

• (2) The thickness of the lines comprising each letter and hyphen shall be one sixth of the height of the letters forming the marks.

• (3) Each letter and hyphen shall be separated from the letter or hyphen which it immediately precedes or follows by a space equal to either one quarter or one half of the width of a standard letter. Each such space shall be equal to every other such space within the marks.

PART C — Conditions in aircraft dealer's certificate

The conditions in an aircraft dealer’s certificate shall be as follows—

• (1) The operator of the aircraft shall be the registered owner of the aircraft, who shall be the holder of an aircraft dealer’s certificate granted under this Order.

• (2) The aircraft shall fly only for the purpose of—

• (a) testing the aircraft;

• (b) demonstrating the aircraft with a view to the sale of that aircraft or of other similar aircraft;

• (c) proceeding to or from a place at which the aircraft is to be tested or demonstrated as aforesaid, or overhauled, repaired or modified;

• (d) delivering the aircraft to a person who has agreed to buy, lease or sell it; or

• (e) proceeding to or from a place for the purpose of storage.

• (3) Without prejudice to article 52 the operator of the aircraft shall satisfy himself before the aircraft takes off that the aircraft is in every way fit for the intended flight.

• (4) The aircraft shall fly only within the United Kingdom.

SCHEDULE 3 — A AND B CONDITIONS AND CATEGORIES OF CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS

PART A — A and B Conditions

A Conditions

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B Conditions

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PART B — Categories of certificate of airworthiness and purposes for which aircraft may fly

Categories of certificate of airworthiness	Purpose for which the aircraft may fly
Standard	Any purpose
Special Category	Any purpose, other than public transport, specified in the certificate of airworthiness but not including the carriage of passengers unless expressly permitted.

SCHEDULE 4 — AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT

1

Every aircraft of a description specified in the first column of the Table in paragraph 5 of this Schedule and which is registered in the United Kingdom shall be provided, when flying in the circumstances specified in the second column of the said Table, with adequate equipment, and for the purpose of this paragraph the expression “adequate equipment” shall mean, subject to paragraph 2, the scales of equipment respectively indicated in the third column of that Table.

2

• (1) If the aircraft is flying in a combination of such circumstances, the scales of equipment shall not on that account be required to be duplicated.

• (2) The equipment carried in an aircraft as being necessary for the airworthiness of the aircraft shall be taken into account in determining whether this Schedule is complied with in respect of that aircraft.

3

• (1) For the purposes of the Table in paragraph 5, flying time in relation to a helicopter or gyroplane shall be calculated on the assumption that it is flying in still air at the speed specified in the relevant flight manual as the speed for compliance with regulations governing flights over water.

• (2) In this Schedule “day” means the time from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset (both times exclusive), sunset and sunrise being determined at surface level.

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Scale A

• (1) Spare fuses for all electrical circuits the fuses of which can be replaced in flight, consisting of 10 per cent of the number of each rating or three of each rating, whichever is the greater.

• (2) Maps, charts, codes and other documents and navigational equipment necessary, in addition to any other equipment required under this Order, for the intended flight of the aircraft including any diversion which may reasonably be expected.

• (3) First aid equipment of good quality, sufficient in quantity, having regard to the number of persons on board the aircraft, and including the following—

• (a) roller bandages;

• (b) triangular bandages;

• (c) adhesive plaster;

• (d) absorbent gauze or wound dressings;

• (e) cotton wool or wound dressings;

• (f) burn dressings;

• (g) safety pins;

• (h) haemostatic bandages or tourniquets;

• (i) scissors;

• (j) antiseptic;

• (k) analgesic and stimulant drugs;

• (l) splints, in the case of aeroplanes the maximum total weight authorised of which exceeds 5,700 kg;

• (m) a handbook on first aid.

• (4) In the case of a flying machine used for the public transport of passengers in which, while the flying machine is at rest on the ground, the sill of any external door intended for the disembarkation of passengers, whether normally or in an emergency—

• (a) is more than 1.82 metres from the ground when the undercarriage of the machine is in the normal position for taxiing; or

• (b) would be more than 1.82 metres from the ground if the whole or any part of the undercarriage should collapse, break or fail to function;

apparatus readily available for use at each such door consisting of a device or devices which will enable passengers to reach the ground safely in an emergency while the flying machine is on the ground, and can be readily fixed in position for use.

Scale AA

• (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), an altitude alerting system capable of alerting the pilot upon approaching a preselected altitude in either ascent or descent, by a sequence of visual and aural signals in sufficient time to establish level flight at that preselected altitude and when deviating above or below that preselected altitude, by a visual and an aural signal.

• (2) If the system becomes unserviceable, the aircraft may fly or continue to fly, until it first lands at a place at which it is reasonably practicable for the system to be repaired or replaced.

Scale B

• (1) If the maximum total weight authorised of the aircraft is 2,730 kg or less, for every pilot’s seat and for any seat situated alongside a pilot’s seat, either a safety belt with one diagonal shoulder strap or a safety harness, or with the permission of the CAA, a safety belt without a diagonal shoulder strap which permission may be granted if the CAA is satisfied that it is not reasonably practicable to fit a safety belt with one diagonal shoulder strap or a safety harness.

• (2) If the maximum total weight authorised of the aircraft exceeds 2,730 kg, either a safety harness for every pilot’s seat and for any seat situated alongside a pilot’s seat, or with the permission of the CAA, a safety belt with one diagonal shoulder strap which permission may be granted if the CAA is satisfied that it is not reasonably practicable to fit a safety harness.

• (3) For every seat in use (not being a seat referred to in paragraphs (1), (2), (5) and (6)) a safety belt with or without one diagonal shoulder strap or a safety harness.

• (4) In addition, and to be attached to or secured by the equipment required in paragraph (3) above, a child restraint device for every child under the age of two years on board.

• (5) On all flights for the public transport of passengers by aircraft, for each seat for use by cabin crew who are required to be carried under this Order, a safety harness.

• (6) On all flights in aeroplanes in respect of which a certificate of airworthiness was first issued (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere) on or after 1st February 1989, the maximum total weight authorised of which does not exceed 5,700 kg but with a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 9, (otherwise than in seats referred to under paragraph (1) or (2)), a safety belt with one diagonal shoulder strap or a safety harness for each seat intended for use by a passenger.

• (7) If the commander cannot, from his own seat, see all the passengers' seats in the aircraft, a means of indicating to the passengers that seat belts should be fastened.

• (8) Subject to paragraph (9), a safety harness for every seat in use.

• (9) In the case of an aircraft carrying out aerobatic manoeuvres consisting only of erect spinning, the CAA may permit a safety belt with one diagonal shoulder strap to be fitted if it is satisfied that such restraint is sufficient for the carrying out of erect spinning in that aircraft and that it is not reasonably practicable to fit a safety harness in that aircraft.

Scale C

• (1) Equipment for displaying the lights required by the Rules of the Air Regulations 1996.

• (2) Electrical equipment, supplied from the main source of supply in the aircraft, to provide sufficient illumination to enable the flight crew properly to carry out their duties during flight.

• (3) Unless the aircraft is equipped with radio, devices for making the visual signal specified in the Rules of the Air Regulations 1996 as indicating a request for permission to land.

Scale D

• (1) In the case of a helicopter or gyroplane, a slip indicator.

• (2) In the case of any other flying machine either—

• (a) a turn indicator and a slip indicator; or

• (b) a gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator and a gyroscopic direction indicator.

• (3) A sensitive pressure altimeter adjustable for any sea level barometric pressure which the weather report or forecasts available to the commander of the aircraft indicate is likely to be encountered during the intended flight.

Scale E

• (1) In the case of—

• (a) a helicopter or gyroplane, a slip indicator;

• (b) any other flying machine, a slip indicator and either a turn indicator or, at the option of the operator, an additional gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator.

• (2) A gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator.

• (3) A gyroscopic direction indicator.

• (4) A sensitive pressure altimeter adjustable for any sea level barometric pressure which the weather report or forecasts available to the commander of the aircraft indicate is likely to be encountered during the intended flight.

Scale EE

• (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a radio altimeter with an audio voice warning operating below a preset height and a visual warning capable of operating at a height selectable by the pilot.

• (2) A helicopter flying under and in accordance with the terms of a police air operator’s certificate may instead be equipped with a radio altimeter with an audio warning and a visual warning each capable of operating at a height selectable by the pilot.

Scale F

• (1) A timepiece indicating the time in hours, minutes and seconds.

• (2) A means of indicating whether the power supply to the gyroscopic instrument is adequate.

• (3) A rate of climb and descent indicator.

• (4) A means of indicating in the flight crew compartment the outside air temperature calibrated in degrees celsius.

• (5) If the maximum total weight authorised of the aircraft exceeds 5,700 kg two air speed indicators.

Scale G

• (1) In the case of an aircraft other than a helicopter or gyroplane landing lights consisting of 2 single filament lamps, or one dual filament lamp with separately energised filaments.

• (2) An electrical lighting system to provide illumination in every passenger compartment.

• (3) Either—

• (a) one electric torch for each member of the crew of the aircraft; or

• (b) one electric torch—

• (i) for each member of the flight crew of the aircraft; and

• (ii) affixed adjacent to each floor level exit intended for the disembarkation of passengers whether normally or in an emergency, provided that such torches shall—

• (aa) be readily accessible for use by the crew of the aircraft at all times; and

• (bb) number in total not less than the minimum number of members of the cabin crew required to be carried with a full passenger complement.

• (4) In the case of an aircraft other than a helicopter or gyroplane of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 5,700 kg, means of observing the existence and build up of ice on the aircraft.

• (5) In the case of a helicopter carrying out Performance Class 1 or 2 operations or a gyroplane in respect of which there is in force a certificate of airworthiness designating the gyroplane as being of performance group A, either—

• (a) 2 landing lights both of which are adjustable so as to illuminate the ground in front of and below the helicopter or gyroplane and one of which is adjustable so as to illuminate the ground on either side of the helicopter or gyroplane; or

• (b) one landing light or, if the maximum total weight authorised of the helicopter or gyroplane exceeds 5,700 kg, one dual filament landing light with separately energised filaments, or 2 single filament lights, each of which is adjustable so as to illuminate the ground in front of and below the helicopter or gyroplane, and 2 parachute flares.

• (6) In the case of a helicopter carrying out Performance Class 3 operations or a gyroplane in respect of which there is in force a certificate of airworthiness designating the gyroplane as being of performance group B, either—

• (a) one landing light and 2 parachute flares; or

• (b) if the maximum total weight authorised of the helicopter or gyroplane exceeds 5,700 kg, either one dual filament landing light with separately energised filaments or 2 single filament landing lights, and 2 parachute flares.

Scale H

• (1) Subject to paragraph (2), for each person on board, a lifejacket equipped with a whistle and waterproof torch.

• (2) Lifejackets constructed and carried solely for use by children under three years of age need not be equipped with a whistle.

Scale I

A survival suit for each member of the crew.

Scale J

• (1) Additional flotation equipment, capable of supporting one-fifth of the number of persons on board, and provided in a place of stowage accessible from outside the flying machine.

• (2) Parachute distress rocket signals capable of making, from the surface of the water, the pyrotechnical signal of distress specified in the Rules of the Air Regulations 1996 and complying with Part III of Schedule 15 to the Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances) Regulations 1980⁵⁰.

• (3) A sea anchor and other equipment necessary to facilitate mooring, anchoring or manoeuvring the flying machine on water, appropriate to its size, weight and handling characteristics.

Scale K

• (1) In the case of—

• (a) a flying machine, other than a helicopter or gyroplane carrying 20 or more persons, liferafts sufficient to accommodate all persons on board;

• (b) a helicopter or gyroplane carrying 20 or more persons, a minimum of 2 liferafts sufficient together to accommodate all persons on board.

• (2) Each liferaft shall contain the following equipment—

• (a) means for maintaining buoyancy;

• (b) a sea anchor;

• (c) life-lines, and means of attaching one liferaft to another;

• (d) paddles or other means of propulsion;

• (e) means of protecting the occupants from the elements;

• (f) a waterproof torch;

• (g) marine type pyrotechnical distress signals;

• (h) means of making sea water drinkable, unless the full quantity of fresh water is carried as specified in sub-paragraph (i);

• (i) for each 4 or proportion of 4 persons the liferaft is designed to carry—

• (i) 100 grammes of glucose toffee tablets; and

• (ii) 1/2 litre of fresh water in durable containers or in any case in which it is not reasonably practicable to carry the quantity of water above specified, as large a quantity of fresh water as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances; provided that in no case shall the quantity of water carried be less than is sufficient, when added to the amount of fresh water capable of being produced by means of the equipment specified in sub-paragraph (h) to provide 1/2 litre of water for each 4 or proportion of 4 persons the liferaft is designed to carry; and

• (j) first aid equipment.

• (3) Items (2)(f) to (j) inclusive shall be contained in a pack.

• (4) The number of survival beacon radio apparatus carried when the aircraft is carrying the number of liferafts specified in column 1 of the following Table shall be not less than the number specified in, or calculated in accordance with, column 2.

Column 1	Column 2
Not more than 8 liferafts	2 survival beacon radio apparatus
For every additional 4 or proportion of 4 liferafts	1 additional survival beacon radio apparatus

Scale KK

• (1) A survival emergency locator transmitter capable of operating in accordance with the relevant provisions of Annex 10 to the Chicago Convention, Volume III (Fifth Edition July 1995) and of transmitting on 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz.

• (2) An automatic emergency locator transmitter capable of operating in accordance with the relevant provisions of Annex 10 to the Chicago Convention, Volume III (Fifth Edition July 1995) and transmitting on 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz.

• (3) An automatically deployable emergency locator transmitter capable of operating in accordance with the relevant provisions of Annex 10 to the Chicago Convention, Volume III (Fifth Edition July 1995) and transmitting on 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz.

Scale L1

Part I

• (1) In every flying machine which is provided with means for maintaining a pressure greater than 700 hectopascals throughout the flight in the flight crew compartment and in the compartments in which the passengers are carried—

• (a) a supply of oxygen sufficient, in the event of failure to maintain such pressure, occurring in the circumstances specified in columns 1 and 2 of the Table set out in Part II, for continuous use, during the periods specified in column 3 of the said Table, by the persons for whom oxygen is to be provided in accordance with column 4 of that Table; and

• (b) in addition, in every case where the flying machine flies above flight level 350, a supply of oxygen in a portable container sufficient for the simultaneous first aid treatment of 2 passengers;

together with suitable and sufficient apparatus to enable such persons to use the oxygen.

• (2) In any other flying machine—

• (a) a supply of oxygen sufficient for continuous use by all the crew other than the flight crew, and if passengers are carried, by 10% of the number of passengers, for any period exceeding 30 minutes during which the flying machine flies above flight level 100 but not above flight level 130 and the flight crew shall be supplied with oxygen sufficient for continuous use for any period during which the flying machine flies above flight level 100; and

• (b) a supply of oxygen sufficient for continuous use by all persons on board for the whole time during which the flying machine flies above flight level 130;

together with suitable and sufficient apparatus to enable such persons to use the oxygen.

• (3) The quantity of oxygen required for the purpose of complying with paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Part shall be computed in accordance with the information and instructions relating thereto specified in the operations manual relating to the aircraft under paragraph 1(f) of Part A of Schedule 9.

Part II

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Scale L2

• (1) A supply of oxygen and the associated equipment to meet the requirements set out in Part I in the case of unpressurised aircraft and Part II in the case of pressurised aircraft.

• (2) The duration for the purposes of this Scale shall be whichever is the greater of—

• (a) that calculated in accordance with the operations manual prior to the commencement of the flight, being the period or periods which it is reasonably anticipated that the aircraft will be flown in the circumstances of the intended flight at a height where the said requirements apply and in calculating the said duration account shall be taken of—

• (i) in the case of pressurised aircraft, the possibility of depressurisation when flying above flight level 100;

• (ii) the possibility of failure of one or more of the aircraft engines;

• (iii) restrictions due to required minimum safe altitude;

• (iv) fuel requirement; and

• (v) the performance of the aircraft; or

• (b) the period or periods during which the aircraft is actually flown in the circumstances specified in the said Parts.

Part I

Unpressurised aircraft

• (1) When flying at or below flight level 100—

Nil.

• (2) When flying above flight level 100 but not exceeding flight level 120—

Supply for	Duration
a Members of the flight crew	Any period during which the aircraft flies above flight level 100
b Members of the cabin crew and 10% of passengers	For any continuous period exceeding 30 minutes during which the aircraft flies above flight level 100 but not exceeding flight level 120, the duration shall be the period by which 30 minutes is exceeded

• (3) When flying above flight level 120—

Supply for	Duration
a Members of the flight crew	Any period during which the aircraft flies above flight level 120
b Members of the cabin crew and all passengers	Any period during which the aircraft flies above flight level 120

Part II

Pressurised aircraft

• (1) When flying at or below flight level 100—

Nil.

• (2) When flying above flight level 100 but not exceeding flight level 250—

Supply for	Duration
a Members of the flight crew	30 minutes or whenever the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 10,000 ft, whichever is the greater
b Members of the cabin crew and 10% of passengers	i When the aircraft is capable of descending and continuing to its destination as specified at A hereunder, 30 minutes or whenever the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 10,000 ft, whichever is the greater ii When the aircraft is not so capable, whenever the cabin pressure altitude is greater than 10,000 ft but does not exceed 12,000 ft
c Members of the cabin crew and all passengers	i When the aircraft is capable of descending and continuing to its destination as specified at A hereunder, no requirement other than that at (2)(b)(aa) of this Part of this Scale ii When the aircraft is not so capable and the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 12,000 ft, the duration shall be the period when the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 12,000 ft or 10 minutes, whichever is the greater

• (3) When flying above flight level 250—

Supply for	Duration
a Members of the flight crew	2 hours or whenever the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 10,000 ft, whichever is the greater
b Members of the cabin crew	Whenever the cabin pressure altitude exceeds10,000 ft, and a portable supply for 15 minutes
c 10% of passengers	Whenever the cabin pressure altitude exceeds10,000 ft but does not exceed 12,000 ft
d 30% of passengers	Whenever the cabin pressure altitude exceeds12,000 ft but does not exceed 15,000 ft
e All passengers	If the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15,000 ft, the duration shall be the period when the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15,000 ft or 10 minutes, whichever is the greater
f 2% of passengers or 2 passengers, whichever is the greater, being a supply of first aid oxygen which must be available for simultaneous first aid treatment of 2% or 2 passengers wherever they are seated in the aircraft	Whenever, after decompression, the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 8,000 ft

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Scale M

Equipment to prevent the impairment through ice formation of the functioning of the controls, means of propulsion, lifting surfaces, windows or equipment of the aircraft so as to endanger the safety of the aircraft.

Scale N

An intercommunication system for use by all members of the flight crew and including microphones, not of a hand-held type, for use by the pilot and flight engineer (if any).

Scale O

• (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a radar set capable of giving warning to the pilot in command of the aircraft and to the co-pilot of the presence of cumulo-nimbus clouds and other potentially hazardous weather conditions.

• (2) A flight may commence if the set is unserviceable or continue if the set becomes unserviceable thereafter—

• (a) so as to give the warning only to one pilot, so long as the aircraft is flying only to the place at which it first becomes reasonably practicable for the set to be repaired; or

• (b) when the weather report or forecasts available to the commander of the aircraft indicate that cumulo-nimbus clouds or other potentially hazardous weather conditions, which can be detected by the set when in working order, are unlikely to be encountered on the intended route or any planned diversion therefrom or the commander has satisfied himself that any such weather conditions will be encountered in daylight and can be seen and avoided, and the aircraft is in either case operated throughout the flight in accordance with any relevant instructions given in the operations manual.

Scale P

• (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (5), a flight data recorder which is capable of recording, by reference to a time-scale, the following data—

• (a) indicated airspeed;

• (b) indicated altitude;

• (c) vertical acceleration;

• (d) magnetic heading;

• (e) pitch attitude, if the equipment provided in the aeroplane is of such a nature as to enable this item to be recorded;

• (f) engine power, if the equipment provided in the aeroplane is of such a nature as to enable this item to be recorded;

• (g) flap position;

• (h) roll attitude, if the equipment provided in the aeroplane is of such a nature as to enable this item to be recorded.

• (2) Subject to paragraph (5), any aeroplane having a maximum total weight authorised not exceeding 11,400 kg may be provided with—

• (a) a flight data recorder capable of recording the data described in paragraph (1)(a) to (1)(h); or

• (b) a 4 channel cockpit voice recorder.

• (3) Subject to paragraph (5), in addition, on all flights by turbine-powered aeroplanes having a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 11,400 kg, a 4 channel cockpit voice recorder.

• (4) The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder referred to above shall be so constructed that the record would be likely to be preserved in the event of an accident to the aeroplane.

• (5) An aeroplane shall not be required to carry the said equipment if, before take off, the equipment is found to be unserviceable and the aircraft flies in accordance with arrangements approved by the CAA.

Scale Q

If the maximum total weight authorised of the aeroplane exceeds 5,700 kg and it was first registered, whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, on or after 1st June 1965, a door between the flight crew compartment and any adjacent compartment to which passengers have access, which door shall be fitted with a lock or bolt capable of being worked from the flight crew compartment.

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• (1) In respect of—

• (a) aeroplanes having a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 5,700 kg, equipment sufficient to protect the eyes, nose and mouth of all members of the flight crew required to be carried by virtue of article 25 for a period of not less than 15 minutes and, in addition, where the minimum flight crew required as aforesaid is more than one and a member of the cabin crew is not required to be carried by virtue of article 25, portable equipment sufficient to protect the eyes, nose and mouth of one member of the flight crew for a period of not less than 15 minutes;

• (b) aeroplanes having a maximum total weight authorised not exceeding 5,700 kg, either the equipment specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or, in the case of such aeroplanes restricted by virtue of the operator’s operations manual to flight at or below flight level 250 and capable of descending as specified at paragraph (4) such equipment sufficient to protect the eyes only.

• (2) In respect of—

• (a) aeroplanes having a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 5,700 kg, portable equipment to protect the eyes, nose and mouth of all members of the cabin crew required to be carried by virtue of article 25 for a period of not less than 15 minutes;

• (b) aeroplanes having a maximum total weight authorised not exceeding 5,700 kg, subject to paragraph (3), the equipment specified in sub-paragraph (2)(a).

• (3) Sub-paragraph (2)(b) shall not apply to such aeroplanes restricted by virtue of the operator’s operations manual to flight at or below flight level 250 and capable of descending as specified at paragraph (4).

• (4) The aeroplane is capable of descending in accordance with the emergency descent procedure specified in the relevant flight manual and without flying below the minimum altitudes for safe flight specified in the operations manual relating to the aeroplane, to flight level 100 within 4 minutes and of continuing at or below that flight level to its place of intended destination or any other place at which a safe landing can be made.

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• (1) Subject to paragraphs (7) and (8), either a 4 channel cockpit voice recorder or a flight data recorder capable of recording by reference to a time scale the data required to determine the following matters accurately in respect of the aeroplane: the flight path, attitude and the basic lift, thrust and drag forces acting upon it.

• (2) Subject to paragraphs (7) and (8), a 4 channel cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder capable of recording by reference to a time scale the data required to determine the following matters accurately in respect of the aeroplane: the information specified in paragraph (1) together with use of VHF transmitters.

• (3) Subject to paragraphs (7) and (8), a 4 channel cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder capable of recording by reference to a time scale the data required to determine the following matters accurately in respect of the aeroplane: the flight path, attitude, the basic lift, thrust and drag forces acting upon it, the selection of high lift devices (if any) and airbrakes (if any), the position of primary flying control and pitch trim surfaces, outside air temperature, instrument landing deviations, use of automatic flight control systems, use of VHF transmitters, radio altitude (if any), the level or availability of essential AC electricity supply and cockpit warnings relating to engine fire and engine shut-down, cabin pressurisation, presence of smoke and hydraulic/pneumatic power supply.

• (4) Subject to paragraphs (7) and (8), either a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder or a combined cockpit voice recorder/flight data recorder capable in either case of recording by reference to a time scale the data required to determine the following matters accurately in respect of the aeroplane—

• (a) the flight path;

• (b) speed;

• (c) attitude;

• (d) engine power;

• (e) outside air temperature;

• (f) configuration of lift and drag devices;

• (g) use of VHF transmitters; and

• (h) use of automatic flight control systems.

• (5) Subject to paragraphs (7) and (8), a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder capable of recording by reference to a time scale the data required to determine the following matters accurately in respect of the aeroplane—

• (a) the flight path;

• (b) speed;

• (c) attitude;

• (d) engine power;

• (e) outside air temperature;

• (f) configuration of lift and drag devices;

• (g) use of VHF transmitters; and

• (h) use of automatic flight control systems.

• (6) Subject to paragraphs (7) and (8), a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder capable of recording by reference to a time scale the data required to determine the following matters accurately in respect of the aeroplane—

• (a) the flight path;

• (b) speed;

• (c) attitude;

• (d) engine power;

• (e) outside air temperature;

• (f) instrument landing system deviations;

• (g) marker beacon passage;

• (h) radio altitude;

• (i) configuration of the landing gear and lift and drag devices;

• (j) position of primary flying controls;

• (k) pitch trim position;

• (l) use of automatic flight control systems;

• (m) use of VHF transmitters;

• (n) ground speed/drift angle or latitude/longitude if the navigational equipment provided in the aeroplane is of such a nature as to enable this information to be recorded with reasonable practicability;

• (o) cockpit warnings relating to ground proximity; and

• (p) the master warning system.

• (7) An aircraft shall not be required to carry the equipment specified in paragraphs (1) to (6) if, before take-off, the equipment is found to be unserviceable and the aircraft flies in accordance with arrangements approved by the CAA.

• (8) The cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder or combined cockpit voice recorder/flight data recorder, as the case may be, shall be so constructed that the record would be likely to be preserved in the event of an accident.

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• (1) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), a 4 channel cockpit voice recorder capable of recording and retaining the data recorded during at least the last 30 minutes of its operation and a flight data recorder capable of recording and retaining the data recorded during at least the last 8 hours of its operation being the data required to determine by reference to a time scale the following matters accurately in respect of the helicopter or gyroplane—

• (a) flight path;

• (b) speed;

• (c) attitude;

• (d) engine power;

• (e) main rotor speed;

• (f) outside air temperature;

• (g) position of pilot’s primary flight controls;

• (h) use of VHF transmitters;

• (i) use of automatic flight controls (if any);

• (j) use of stability augmentation system (if any);

• (k) cockpit warnings relating to the master warning system; and

• (l) selection of hydraulic system and cockpit warnings of failure of essential hydraulic systems.

• (2) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), a 4 channel cockpit voice recorder capable of recording and retaining the data recorded during at least the last 30 minutes of its operation and a flight data recorder capable of recording and retaining the data recorded during at least the last 8 hours of its operation being the data required to determine by reference to a time scale the information specified in paragraph (1) together with the following matters accurately in respect of the helicopter or gyroplane—

• (a) landing gear configuration;

• (b) indicated sling load force if an indicator is provided in the helicopter or gyroplane of such a nature as to enable this information to be recorded with reasonable practicability;

• (c) radio altitude;

• (d) instrument landing system deviations;

• (e) marker beacon passage;

• (f) ground speed/drift angle or latitude/longitude if the navigational equipment provided in the helicopter or gyroplane is of such a nature as to enable this information to be recorded with reasonable practicability; and

• (g) main gear box oil temperature and pressure.

• (3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5)—

• (a) a combined cockpit voice recorder/flight data recorder which meets the following requirements—

• (i) in the case of a helicopter or gyroplane which is otherwise required to carry a flight data recorder specified at paragraph (1) the flight data recorder shall be capable of recording the data specified therein and retaining it for the duration therein specified;

• (ii) in the case of a helicopter or gyroplane which is otherwise required to carry a flight data recorder specified at paragraph (2) the flight data recorder shall be capable of recording the data specified therein and retaining it for the duration therein specified;

• (iii) the cockpit voice recorder shall be capable of recording and retaining at least the last hour of cockpit voice recording information on not less than three separate channels;

• (b) in any case when a combined cockpit voice recorder/flight data recorder specified at paragraph (3)(a) is required to be carried by or under this Order, the flight data recorder shall be capable of retaining—

• (i) as protected data the data recorded during at least the last 5 hours of its operation or the maximum duration of the flight, whichever is the greater; and

• (ii) additional data as unprotected data for a period which together with the period for which protected data is required to be retained amounts to a total of 8 hours; provided that the flight data recorder need not be capable of retaining the said additional data if additional data is retained which relates to the period immediately preceding the period to which the required protected data relates or for such other period or periods as the CAA may permit under article 62 and the additional data is retained in accordance with arrangements approved by the CAA.

• (4) A helicopter or gyroplane shall not be required to carry the equipment specified in paragraphs (1) to (3) if, before take-off, the equipment is found to be unserviceable and the aircraft flies in accordance with arrangements approved by the CAA.

• (5) With the exception of flight data which it is expressly stated above may be unprotected, the cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder or combined cockpit voice recorder/flight data recorder, as the case may be, shall be so constructed and installed that the record (herein referred to as “protected data”) would be likely to be preserved in the event of an accident and each cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder or combined cockpit voice recorder/flight data recorder required to be carried on the helicopter or gyroplane shall have attached an automatically activated underwater sonar location device or an emergency locator radio transmitter.

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An underwater sonar location device except in respect of those helicopters or gyroplanes which are required to carry equipment in accordance with Scale SS.

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• (1) 1 survival beacon radio apparatus.

• (2) Marine type pyrotechnical distress signals.

• (3) For each 4 or proportion of 4 persons on board, 100 grammes of glucose toffee tablets.

• (4) For each 4 or proportion of 4 persons on board, 1/2 litre of fresh water in durable containers.

• (5) First aid equipment.

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• (1) 1 survival beacon radio apparatus.

• (2) Marine type pyrotechnical distress signals.

• (3) For each 4 or proportion of 4 persons on board, 100 grammes of glucose toffee tablets.

• (4) For each 4 or proportion of 4 persons on board, 1/2 litre of fresh water in durable containers.

• (5) First aid equipment.

• (6) For every 75 or proportion of 75 persons on board, 1 stove suitable for use with aircraft fuel.

• (7) 1 cooking utensil, in which snow or ice can be melted.

• (8) 2 snow shovels.

• (9) 2 ice saws.

• (10) Single or multiple sleeping-bags, sufficient for the use of one-third of all persons on board.

• (11) 1 arctic suit for each member of the crew of the aircraft.

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• (1) Subject to paragraph (2), cosmic radiation detection equipment calibrated in millirems per hour and capable of indicating the action and alert levels of radiation dose rate.

• (2) An aircraft shall not be required to carry the said equipment if before take-off the equipment is found to be unserviceable and it is not reasonably practicable to repair or replace it at the aerodrome of departure and the radiation forecast available to the commander of the aircraft indicates that hazardous radiation conditions are unlikely to be encountered by the aircraft on its intended route or any planned diversion therefrom.

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• (1) Subject to paragraph (3), a Terrain Awareness and Warning System known as Class A, being equipment capable of giving warning to the pilot of the potentially hazardous proximity of ground or water, including excessive closure rate to terrain, flight into terrain when not in landing configuration, excessive downward deviation from an instrument landing system glideslope, a predictive terrain hazard warning function and a visual display.

• (2) Subject to paragraph (3), a Terrain Awareness and Warning System known as Class B, being equipment capable of giving warning to the pilot of the potentially hazardous proximity of ground or water, including a predictive terrain hazard warning function.

• (3) If the equipment becomes unserviceable, the aircraft may fly or continue to fly until it first lands at a place at which it is reasonably practicable for the equipment to be repaired or replaced.

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• (1) If the aircraft may in accordance with its certificate of airworthiness carry more than 19 and less than 100 passengers, one portable battery-powered megaphone capable of conveying instructions to all persons in the passenger compartment and readily available for use by a member of the crew.

• (2) If the aircraft may in accordance with its certificate of airworthiness carry more than 99 and less than 200 passengers, 2 portable battery-powered megaphones together capable of conveying instructions to all persons in the passenger compartment and each readily available for use by a member of the crew.

• (3) If the aircraft may in accordance with its certificate of airworthiness carry more than 199 passengers, 3 portable battery-powered megaphones together capable of conveying instructions to all persons in the passenger compartment and each readily available for use by a member of the crew.

• (4) If the aircraft may in accordance with its certificate of airworthiness carry more than 19 passengers—

• (a) a public address system; and

• (b) an interphone system of communication between members of the flight crew and the cabin crew.

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