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

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 91 : General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules

Subpart 8 : Performance Operating Limitations

91.08.2 Helicopter operating limitations

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(1)Except as provided in Part 127, performance Class 3 helicopters shall only be operated in conditions of weather and light, and over such routes and diversions therefrom, which may permit a safe forced landing to be executed in the event of an engine failure.

 

(2)The provisions of subregulation (1) shall apply to performance Class 2 helicopters prior to the take-off decision point or after passing the landing decision point.

 

(3)Only performance Class 1 helicopters shall be permitted to operate from elevated heliports in built-up urban areas.