Administration of Estates Act, 1965
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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 91 : General Aviation and Operating Flight RulesSubpart 9 : Maintenance91.09.3 Maintenance responsibilities |
(1) | The owner or operator of an aircraft, or maintenance organisation so assigned in accordance with regulation 91.09.01(2), shall ensure that, in accordance with procedures acceptable to the Director— |
(a) | the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition; |
(b) | the operational and emergency equipment necessary for an intended flight is serviceable; and |
(c) | the certificate of airworthiness or authority to fly, as applicable, of the aircraft remains valid. |
(2) | The owner or operator shall not operate the aircraft unless it is maintained and released to service under a system acceptable to the Director. |
(3) | When the maintenance release is not issued by an approved maintenance organization in accordance with the provisions of Part 145, the person signing the maintenance release shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Part 66. |
(4) | The owner or operator shall ensure that the maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with a maintenance programme acceptable to the Director. |