Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 136 : Air Transport Operations - Commercial Operation of Free BalloonsSubpart 7 : Flight Operations136.07.9 Carriage of passengers with disability |
| (1) | The operator of a commercial air transport free balloon shall establish procedures, including identification, seating positions and handling in the event of an emergency, for the carriage of passengers with disability. |
| (2) | The operator shall ensure that— |
| (a) | the PIC of the free balloon is notified when a passenger with a disability is to be carried on board; |
| (b) | individual briefings on emergency procedures are given to a passenger with a disability and his or her able-bodied assistant, appropriate to the needs of such passenger; and |
| (c) | the person giving the briefing shall enquire as to the most appropriate manner of assisting the passenger with a disability so as to prevent pain or injury to such passenger. |
| (3) | A mentally disturbed person shall not be carried in the balloon unless— |
| (a) | he or she is accompanied by an able-bodied assistant; and |
| (b) | a medical certificate has been issued by a medical practitioner certifying such mentally disturbed person's suitability for carriage by air, and confirming that there is no risk of violence from such person. |
| (4) | An operator shall undertake the carriage of a mentally disturbed person who, according to his or her medical history, may become violent, only after special permission has been obtained from the Director by such operator. |
| (5) | A passenger with a disability may travel unaccompanied provided he or she is able to assist himself or herself. |
| (6) | Any supporting aids or equipment of a passenger referred to in this subregulation shall not obstruct emergency equipment. |
| (7) | A passenger with a splinted or artificial limb who cannot assist himself or herself shall be accompanied by an able-bodied assistant. |