Older Persons Act, 2006
R 385
Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 128 : Helicopter Aerial Work and Certain Other Air Service OperationsSubpart 7 : Flight OperationsDivision Two : Operational Control128.07.23 Securing of cabin area |
| (1) | Before take-off and landing and whenever deemed necessary in the interests of aviation safety, the pilot-in-command shall ensure that— |
| (a) | all equipment, baggage and loose articles in the cabin of the helicopter, crew members' personal effects, are properly secured and stowed so as to avoid the possibility of injury to persons or damage to such helicopter through the movement of such articles caused by in-flight turbulence or by unusual accelerations or manoeuvres; and |
| (b) | all aisles, passage ways, exits and escape paths are kept clear of obstructions. |
| (2) | All solid articles shall be placed in approved stowage areas in the helicopter at all times whenever the seat belt lights are illuminated or when so directed by the pilot-in-command of such helicopter. |
| (3) | For the purposes of subregulation (2), "approved stowage area" means— |
| (a) | the area under a passenger seat; or |
| (b) | a locker, overhead or other, in accordance with the placarded mass limitation of the locker. |
| (4) | No take-off or landing shall be commenced by the pilot-in-command of the helicopter unless he or she has been informed of the safe condition of the cabin. |
