ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-General Aviation Aeroplanes) Regulations, 2018
54. Operational management.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
54. Operational management.
(1)If an operator has an operating base in a country other than Kenya, the operator shall notify that State in which the operating base is located.(2)Upon notification in accordance with subregulation (1), safety and security oversight shall be coordinated between the State in which the operating base is located and the Authority(3)The operator shall provide, for the use and guidance of personnel concerned, an operations manual containing all the instructions and information necessary for operations personnel to perform their duties and the operations manual shall be amended or revised as is necessary to ensure that the information contained therein is kept up to date and all such amendments or revisions shall be issued to all personnel that are required to use this manual.(4)The operator shall ensure that all operations personnel are properly instructed in their particular duties and responsibilities and the relationship of such duties to the operation as a whole.(5)The operator shall issue operating instructions and provide information on aeroplane climb performance with all engines operating to enable the pilot-in-command to determine the climb gradient that can be achieved during the departure phase for the existing take-off conditions and intended take-off technique and this information shall be included in the operations manual.(6)The operator shall ensure that when passengers are being carried, no emergency or abnormal situations shall be simulated.(7)Checklists shall be used by flight crews prior to, during and after all phases of operations, and in emergencies, to ensure compliance with the operating procedures contained in the aircraft operating manual and the aeroplane flight manual or other documents associated with the certificate of airworthiness and otherwise in the operations manual and the design and utilization of checklists shall observe Human Factors principles and the operator shall specify, for flights which are to be conducted in accordance with the instrument flight rules, the method of establishing terrain clearance altitudes.(8)The operator shall establish aerodrome operating minima, in accordance with criteria specified by the Authority, for each aerodrome to be used in operations and such minima shall not be lower than any that may be established for such aerodromes by the State of the Aerodrome, except when specifically approved by that State.(9)The operator shall establish and implement a fatigue management programme that ensures that all operator personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of aircraft do not carry out their duties when fatigued and the programme shall address flight and duty times and be included in the operations manual.(10)The operator shall ensure that passengers are made familiar with the location and use of—(c)life jackets, if the carriage of life jackets is prescribed;(d)oxygen dispensing equipment, if the provision of oxygen for the use of passengers is prescribed; and(e)other emergency equipment provided for individual use, including passenger emergency briefing cards.(11)The operator shall ensure that all persons on board are aware of the location and general manner of use of the principal emergency equipment carried for collective use.(12)The operator shall ensure that in an emergency during flight, passengers are instructed in such emergency action as may be appropriate to the circumstances.(13)The operator shall ensure that during take-off and landing and whenever considered necessary, by reason of turbulence or any emergency occurring during flight, all passengers on board an aeroplane are secured in their seats by means of the seat belts or harnesses provided.