ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-Helicopter) Regulations, 2018
93. Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures
Edition: 2018-05-11 · Repealed
93. Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures
(1)The pilot-in-command shall comply with the relevant laws, regulations and procedures of the States in which the helicopter is operated.(2)The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for the operation and safety of the helicopter and for the safety of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board, from the moment the engine(s) are started until the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end of the flight, with the engine(s) shut down and the rotor blades stopped.(3)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 and 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 and such reports shall be submitted as soon as possible and normally within ten days.(4)The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for notifying the nearest appropriate authority by the quickest available means of any accident involving the helicopter, resulting in serious injury or death of any person or substantial damage to the helicopter or property.(5)The pilot-in-command shall have available on board the helicopter essential information concerning the search and rescue services in the areas over which it is intended the helicopter will be flown.