Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 139 : Aerodromes and HeliportsSubpart 1 : General139.01.22 Loading or unloading cargo in or from aircraft |
| (1) | The operator of an aircraft which is to be loaded or unloaded on the apron shall— |
| (a) | ensure that all working holds and doors of such aircraft are open to permit the efficient loading or unloading of such aircraft; |
| (b) | ensure that proper labels are affixed to all items of cargo which are to be carried in such aircraft; |
| (c) | supervise the loading or unloading of such aircraft and ensure, when such aircraft is being loaded, that each item of cargo is placed in its appropriate place in such aircraft without any damage to the aircraft; and |
| (d) | if the aircraft is damaged during the loading or off loading of cargo, establish procedure where this can be reported prior to the departure of such aircraft. |
| (2) | Save in an emergency or with the approval of the aerodrome operator, no person shall, on a licensed aerodrome, load cargo in or unload cargo from an aircraft except on the apron. |