| (1) | An air service operator of an aircraft in which dangerous goods are to be conveyed shall— |
| (a) | inspect the exterior of each package and overpack containing dangerous goods and each freight container or package containing radioactive materials; and |
| (b) | ensure that there is no damage to or leakage from such package, overpack, and freight container, before loading in an aircraft or into a unit load device. |
| (2) | An air service operator referred to in subregulation (1) shall inspect a unit load device before loading such device in an aircraft to ensure that there is no damage or leakage from any dangerous goods contained therein. |
| (3) | A damaged or leaking package, overpack, freight container, or unit load device shall not be loaded in an aircraft. |
| (4) | If after loading, a package, overpack, or freight container containing dangerous goods appears to be damaged or leaking, an air service operator shall— |
| (a) | remove or arrange for the removal of such package, overpack, or freight container from an aircraft; |
| (b) | ensure that the remainder of the consignment is in a proper condition for conveyance by air; and |
| (c) | ensure that no other package, overpack, or freight container has been contaminated. |
| (5) | Upon unloading a package or overpack containing dangerous goods, or a freight container or package containing radioactive materials from an aircraft or unit load device, an air service operator shall— |
| (a) | inspect such package, overpack, or freight container for signs of damage or leakage; and |
| (b) | if damage or leakage has occurred, inspect the area in an aircraft where such package, overpack, freight container, or unit load device were stowed for damage or contamination. |
| (6) | If a package, overpack, or freight container containing radioactive materials is found to be damaged or leaking, an air service operator shall— |
| (a) | take all necessary precautions to restrict access to such package, overpack, or freight container containing radioactive materials; and |
| (b) | designate a qualified person to assess the extent of contamination and radiation level. |
| (7) | If any hazardous contamination is found in an aircraft as a result of damage to or leakage from a package or overpack containing dangerous goods, an air service operator shall decontaminate such aircraft immediately. |
| (8) | When an aircraft is contaminated by radioactive material, an air service operator shall— |
| (a) | remove an aircraft from service immediately; |
| (b) | report such contamination to the Authority and other relevant authorities with immediate effect; and |
| (c) | not return such aircraft to service until the radiation level resulting from any decontamination of any accessible surface and the non-decontamination of surfaces is below the values as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 92. |
| (9) | A person responsible for conveyance and opening of packages containing infectious substances who becomes aware of damage to or leaking from such packages, shall— |
| (a) | avoid handling such infectious substances, where possible; |
| (b) | inspect adjacent packages for contamination; |
| (c) | inform an appropriate public health authority or veterinary authority of such damage or leakage; |
| (d) | provide an appropriate authority of a State of transit with information regarding any possible contamination; and |
| (e) | notify a shipper or consignee accordingly. |
[Regulation 92.01.30 substituted by regulation 12 of Notice No. R. 3170, GG48228, dated 17 March 2023 (Twenty-Sixth Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023)]
