Administration of Estates Act, 1965
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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 121 : Air Transport Operations - Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or CargoSubpart 2 : Operations Personnel RequirementsDivision One : Minimum crew requirements121.02.4 Cabin crew member complement |
| (1) | An air service operator may not operate an aeroplane with a certificated passenger seating capacity of more than 19 in a passenger-carrying service unless— |
| (a) | one or more cabin crew members have been assigned to duty, if one or more passengers are carried; and |
| (b) | the minimum number of cabin crew members assigned to a flight is not less than that prescribed in Document SA-CATS 121, notwithstanding the actual number of passengers on board the aeroplane. |
| (2) | Where, in consideration of the size, complexity and physical layout of the aeroplane, the Director is of the opinion that it would be in the interest of safety, he or she may, notwithstanding the aeroplane's certificated seating capacity— |
| (a) | require one or more cabin crew members licensed in terms of Part 64 to be assigned to duty; or |
| (b) | require the operator to demonstrate a capability to provide an equivalent level of safety as would be achieved by paragraph (a). |
| (3) | A cabin crew member shall give priority to the performance of duties relating to the safety of passengers as may be assigned by the operator or the PIC. |
| (4) | In unforeseen circumstances, the operator may reduce the required minimum number of cabin crew members: Provided that— |
| (a) | the number of passengers has been reduced in accordance with the procedures specified in the operations manual referred to in regulation 121.04.2; and |
| (b) | a report is submitted to the Director after completion of the flight. |
