ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-Helicopter) Regulations, 2018
58. Communication equipment
Edition: 2018-05-11 · Repealed
58. Communication equipment
(1)For operations where communication equipment is required to meet an RCP specification for performance-based communication (PBC), a helicopter shall, in addition to the requirements specified in Instrument & Equipment Regulations—(a)be provided with communication equipment which will enable it to operate in accordance with the prescribed RCP specification(s);(b)have information relevant to the helicopter RCP specification capabilities listed in the flight manual or other helicopter documentation approved by the Authority; and(c)have information relevant to the helicopter RCP specification capabilities included in the MEL.(2)The Authority shall, for operations where an RCP specification for PBC has been prescribed, ensure that the operator has established and documented—(a)normal and abnormal procedures, including contingency procedures;(b)flight crew qualification and proficiency requirements, in accordance with appropriate RCP specifications;(c)a training programme for relevant personnel consistent with the intended operations; and(d)appropriate maintenance procedures to ensure continued airworthiness, in accordance with appropriate RCP specifications.(3)The Authority shall ensure that, in respect of those helicopters mentioned in subregulation (1), adequate provisions exist for-(a)receiving the reports of observed communication performance issued by monitoring programmes established in accordance with Civil Aviation (Air Traffic Services) Regulations; and(b)taking immediate corrective action for individual helicopters, helicopter types or operators, identified in such reports as not complying with the RCP specification(s).