ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-Helicopter) Regulations, 2018
59. Navigation equipment
Edition: 2018-05-11 · Repealed
59. Navigation equipment
(1)A helicopter shall be provided with navigation equipment which will enable it to proceed—(a)in accordance with its operational flight plan; and(b)in accordance with the requirements of air traffic services, except when, if not so precluded by the appropriate authority, navigation for flights under VFR is accomplished by visual reference to landmarks.(2)For operations where a navigation specification for performance-based navigation (PBN) has been prescribed, a helicopter shall, in addition to the requirements specified in subregulation (1)—(a)be provided with navigation equipment which will enable it to operate in accordance with the prescribed navigation specification(s);(b)have information relevant to the helicopter navigation specification capabilities listed in the flight manual or other helicopter documentation approved by the State of Design or the Authority; and(c)have information relevant to the helicopter navigation specification capabilities included in the MEL.(3)The Authority shall, for operations where a navigation specification for PBN 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 the appropriate navigation 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 navigation specifications.(4)The Authority shall issue a specific approval for operations based on PBN authorization required (AR) navigation specifications.(5)The helicopter shall be sufficiently provided with navigation equipment to ensure that, in the event of the failure of one item of equipment at any stage of the flight, the remaining equipment will enable the helicopter to navigate in accordance with subregulation (1) and, where applicable, subregulation (2).(6)On flights in which it is intended to land in instrument meteorological conditions, a helicopter shall be provided with appropriate navigation equipment providing guidance to a point from which a visual landing can be effected. This equipment shall be capable of providing such guidance at each heliport at which it is intended to land in instrument meteorological conditions and at any designated alternate heliports.