ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Aviation (Aerial Work-General Operations) Regulations, 2025
38. Operating limitations
Edition: 2026-03-25 · In force
38. Operating limitations
(1)In addition to the operating limitations set out in the approved Rotorcraft Load Combination Operating Manual and to any other limitations that the Authority may prescribe, the operator shall establish at least the following limitations and specify them in the Rotorcraft-Load Combination Operating Manual in which case the limitations for rotorcraft-load combination operations shall—(a)be operated only within the weight and centre of gravity limitations established in accordance with this Part;(b)not be operated with an external-load weight exceeding that used in showing compliance with this Part; and(c)not be operated at airspeeds greater than those established in accordance with these Regulations.(2)A person shall not conduct an external-load operation under these Regulations with a rotorcraft type certified in the restricted category over a densely populated area, in a congested airway, or near a busy airport where commercial air transport operations are conducted.(3)The rotorcraft-load combination of Class D may be conducted only in accordance with the following conditions—(a)the rotorcraft to be used shall have been type-certificated under transport Category and provide hover capability with one engine inoperative at that operating weight and altitude;(b)the rotorcraft shall be equipped to allow direct radio intercommunication among required crewmembers;(c)the personnel lifting device shall be approved by the Authority; and(d)the lifting device shall have an emergency release requiring two distinct actions.