Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 127 : Commercial Helicopter Operations: Passengers Cargo and MailSubpart 9 : Maintenance127.09.4 Operator's maintenance responsibilities |
| (1) | An operator shall establish procedures acceptable to the Director that ensure— |
| (a) | each helicopter they operate is maintained in an airworthy condition; |
| (b) | the operational and emergency equipment necessary for an intended flight are serviceable; and |
| (c) | the Certificate of Airworthiness of each helicopter they operate, and any appropriate special conditions, remains valid. |
| (2) | The operator shall not operate a helicopter unless it is maintained and released to service by an organization approved in accordance with Part 145 in the manner referred to in regulation 127.09.3. |
| (3) | The operator shall be resourced sufficiently to ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the maintenance control manual referred to in regulation 127.095. |
| (4) | The operator shall ensure that the maintenance of its helicopters is performed in accordance with the maintenance programme referred to in regulation 127.09.2. |