ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-Helicopter) Regulations, 2018
3. Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures
Edition: 2018-05-11 · Repealed
3. Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures
(1)The operator of a Kenyan registered helicopter shall—(a)comply with the Kenyan laws, regulations and procedures;(b)comply with the laws, regulations and procedures of any other State in which operations are conducted.(2)The operator shall ensure that all pilots are familiar with the laws, regulations and procedures, pertinent to the performance of their duties, prescribed for the areas to be traversed, the heliports to be used and the air navigation facilities relating thereto.(3)The operator shall ensure that other members of the flight crew are familiar with such of these regulations and procedures as are pertinent to the performance of their respective duties in the operation of the helicopter.(4)The operator or a designated representative shall have responsibility for operational control.(5)Responsibility for operational control shall be delegated only to the pilot-in-command and to a flight operations officer/flight dispatcher if the operator's approved method control and supervision of flight operations requires the use of flight operations officer/flight dispatcher personnel.(6)If an emergency situation which endangers the safety of the helicopter or persons becomes known first to the flight operations officer/flight dispatcher, action by that person, where necessary, shall notify the appropriate authorities of the nature of the situation without delay, and requests for assistance if required.(7)If an emergency situation which endangers the safety of the helicopter or persons necessitates the taking of action which involves a violation of local regulations or procedures, the pilot-in-command shall notify the appropriate local authority without delay. If required by the State in which the incident occurs, the pilot-in-command shall submit a report on any such violation to the appropriate authority of such State; in that event, the pilot-in-command shall also submit a copy of it to the Authority. Such reports shall be submitted as soon as possible and normally within ten days.(8)The operator shall ensure the pilot-in-command has available on board the helicopter all the essential information concerning the search and rescue services in the area over which the helicopter will be flown.(9)The operator shall ensure that flight crew members demonstrate the ability to speak and understand the language used for radiotelephony communications as specified in Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) Regulations.