Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 135 : Air Transport Operations - Carriage of less than 20 passengers or cargoSubpart 7 : Flight OperationsDivision Three : Cabin safety135.07.34 Securing of passenger cabin and galley |
| (1) | Before take-off and landing and whenever deemed necessary in the interests of aviation safety, the PIC shall ensure that— |
| (a) | all equipment, baggage and loose articles in the cabin of the aeroplane, including passenger service items and crew members' and passengers' personal effects, are properly secured and stowed so as to avoid the possibility of injury to persons or damage to such aeroplane through the movement of such articles caused by in-flight turbulence or by unusual accelerations or manoeuvres; and |
| (b) | all aisles, passage ways, exits and escape paths are kept clear of obstructions. |
| (2) | All solid articles shall be placed in approved stowage areas in the aeroplane, at all times whenever the seat belt lights are illuminated or when so directed by the PIC of such aeroplane. |
| (3) | For the purposes of subregulation (2), "approved stowage area" means— |
| (a) | the area under a passenger seat; or |
| (b) | a locker, overhead or other, utilised in accordance with the placarded mass limitation of the locker. |
| (4) | Where service galleys are made available to the passengers on a self service basis, the cabin briefing shall include a demonstration and safety instructions in the use and stowage procedures of the galley area containing such services. |
| (5) | No take-off or landing shall be commenced by the PIC of the aeroplane, unless he or she has completed such cabin checks as necessary to ensure the safe condition of the cabin. |