Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 137 : Aerial Work Operations

Subpart 4 : Commercial Operations

137.04.3 Commercial agricultural operations over populous areas

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A holder of an AOC who wishes to operate an aircraft engaged in an agricultural operation over a populous area shall—

(a)prepare a plan of the operation, in conjunction with, and for the briefing of, all personnel and organisations involved in the operation, containing—
(i)consideration of obstructions to flight;
(ii)the emergency landing capabilities of the aircraft used; and
(iii)co-ordination necessary with the ATSU concerned;
(b)give prior written notification to the local government in whose jurisdiction the operation is to be performed;
(c)give notice of the operation to the public by an effective means;
(d)ensure maximum safety to persons and property on the ground, consistent with the operation; and
(e)ensure that the aircraft has, within the preceding 100 hours of time in service—
(i)had a mandatory periodic inspection; or
(ii)been inspected under a progressive inspection programme, in accordance with Part 43.