Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 138 : Air Ambulance OperationsSubpart 5 : Instruments and Equipment138.05.1 Aircraft configuration |
| (1) | The owner or operator of an aircraft engaged in air ambulance operations shall ensure that the cabin of the aircraft— |
| (a) | has an entry which allows loading of the patient without excessive manoeuvring and which is not greater than 45 degrees tilt along the lateral axis and not greater than 30 degrees tilt along the longitudinal axis; |
| (b) | has an entry that allows loading or unloading without compromising the functioning of the monitoring systems, IV lines and manual or mechanical ventilation; and |
| (c) | must be able to accommodate volumetrically, as a minimum: |
| (i) | one stretcher unit large enough to carry a 95 percentile patient full length in supine position (6ft /1.8m stretcher); |
| (ii) | two medical personnel, with sufficient access to the patient from a secured seat-belted position; and |
| (iii) | all the medical equipment required by the medical service provider for the operation. |
| (2) | If the owner or operator has to modify the aircraft in order to comply with the provisions of this Subpart, such owner or operator shall obtain prior written approval from the Director for such modification. |