Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 127 : Commercial Helicopter Operations: Passengers Cargo and MailSubpart 8 : Helicopter Performance Operating LimitationsDivision One : General127.08.1 Classification |
| (1) | The classification of helicopters for performance limitations purposes is prescribed in regulation 91.09.3. |
| (2) | An air operator shall ensure that— |
| (a) | a Class 1 helicopter is operated in accordance with the performance operating limitations prescribed in Division One; |
| (b) | a Class 2 helicopter is operated in accordance with the performance operating limitations prescribed in Division Two; and |
| (c) | a Class 3 helicopter is operated in accordance with the performance operating limitations prescribed in Division Three. |
| (3) | Where specific design characteristics of a helicopter prevent compliance with the regulations in Division Two, Three or Four of this Subpart, the operator shall, notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (2), ensure that the helicopter is operated in accordance with such standard that a level of safety equivalent to the level of safety prescribed in the appropriate Division in this Subpart is maintained. |