Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 138 : Air Ambulance OperationsSubpart 6 : Flight Operations138.06.4 Loading and unloading |
| (1) | The PIC of a helicopter engaged in an air ambulance operation shall allow the loading or unloading of a patient with the rotors turning only— |
| (a) | under strictly controlled circumstances overseen by appropriately trained personnel; |
| (b) | in times of a serious emergency; and |
| (c) | if the loading or unloading of a patient is undertaken by appropriately trained personnel. |
| (2) | In cases of fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft, the loading or unloading shall be undertaken only if the engine on the side of the exit is switched off. |
| (3) | Loading or unloading shall not be undertaken in cases of single-engine aircraft. |
| (4) | The owner or operator shall make provisions in the manual of procedure referred to in regulation 138.04.2 concerning circumstances and procedures for rapid patient loading and unloading. |
| (5) | Medical personnel shall inform the PIC regarding add-on equipment for calculation of the aircraft's mass and balance. |