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The Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-General Aviation Aeroplanes) Regulations, 2018
38. Surveillance equipment.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
38. Surveillance equipment.
(1)A person shall not operate an aeroplane unless the aeroplane is provided with surveillance equipment that will enable it to operate in accordance with the requirements of air traffic services.(2)A person shall not undertake operations of an aeroplane where surveillance equipment is required to meet an RSP specification for performance-based surveillance (PBS) unless—(a)the aeroplane in addition to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) is provided with surveillance equipment which will enable it to operate in accordance with the prescribed RSP specification(s);(b)has information relevant to the aeroplane RSP specification capabilities listed in the flight manual or other aeroplane documentation approved by the State of Design or the Authority; and(c)where the aeroplane is operated in accordance with a MEL, has information relevant to the aeroplane RSP specification capabilities included in the MEL.(3)The Authority shall establish criteria for operations where an RSP specification for PBS has been prescribed.(4)In establishing criteria for operations where an RSP specification for PBS has been prescribed, the Authority shall require that the operator or the owner establish—(a)normal and abnormal procedures, including contingency procedures;(b)flight crew qualification and proficiency requirements, in accordance with appropriate RSP 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 RSP specifications.(5)The Authority shall ensure that, in respect of those aeroplanes mentioned in Regulation 39 (2), adequate provisions exist for—(a)receiving the reports of observed surveillance performance issued by monitoring programmes established in accordance with Civil Aviation(Air Traffic Services) Regulations, 2018; and(b)taking immediate corrective action for individual aircraft, aircraft types or operators, identified in such reports as not complying with the RSP specification(s).AEROPLANE MAINTENANCE