Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 137 : Aerial Work OperationsSubpart 2 : Flight Rules137.02.7 Fuel reserves |
(1) | Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 91, Part 96, Part 121, Part 127, Part 128 or Part 135, as applicable, a pilot of an aircraft engaged in an agricultural operation shall ensure that the aircraft has 30 minutes flight time fuel reserve. |
(2) | Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 91, Part 96, Part 121, Part 127, Part 128 or Part 135, a pilot of an aircraft engaged in a firefighting operation shall ensure that the aircraft has the following minimum fuel reserves— |
(a) | for aeroplanes, 20 minutes flight time; and |
(b) | for helicopters, 10 minutes flight time. |