Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 128 : Helicopter Aerial Work and Certain Other Air Service OperationsSubpart 7 : Flight OperationsDivision Two : Operational Control128.07.22 Minimum equipment list |
| (1) | No person may conduct a take-off in a helicopter with instruments or equipment that are not serviceable or that have been removed unless the helicopter is operated in accordance with a configuration deviation list (CDL), the provisions specified in the aircraft flight manual (AFM) or the conditions or limitations specified in a minimum equipment list (MEL), which has been approved by the Director and, if in the opinion of the pilot-in-command, aviation safety is not compromised. |
| (2) | An operator shall establish an MEL for each type of helicopter for which a master minimum equipment list (MMEL) has been approved by the State of Manufacture of such helicopter, provided the State of Manufacture is a Contracting State. |
| (3) | No operator may operate a helicopter in accordance with an MEL unless such MEL is carried on board the helicopter. |
| (4) | Guidance on the establishment of an MEL is contained in Document SA-CATS-128. |