Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 121 : Air Transport Operations - Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or CargoSubpart 5 : Aeroplane Instruments and Equipment121.05.13 First aid, emergency and universal precaution kits |
| (1) | No air service operator shall operate an aircraft unless such aircraft is equipped with an appropriate first aid kit as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 121 that is accessible to the crew or passengers. |
| (2) | The operator of an aeroplane with a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 10 seats, shall not operate the aeroplane unless such aeroplane is equipped with the appropriate emergency medical kit as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 121, if any point on the planned route is more than 120 minutes flying time, at normal cruising speed, from an aerodrome at which qualified medical assistance is available. |
| (3) | The medication contained in the emergency medical kit shall only be dispensed by a qualified doctor, nurse or similarly qualified personnel acting under the authority of the PIC of the aeroplane. |
| (4) | The emergency medical kit shall be dust and moisture proof and shall be carried in an appropriate secured location. |
| (5) | Personnel authorised by the operator shall carry out periodical inspections of all emergency medical kits to ensure that, as far as is practicable, the contents thereof are in a condition necessary for their intended use. |
| (6) | The supplies in the emergency medical kit shall be replenished at regular intervals in accordance with instructions contained on their labels or as circumstances require. |
| (7) | The operator of an aircraft shall ensure the universal precaution kits prescribed in Document SA-CATS 121 are carried. |