CAD 360 AIR OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATES

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1 CAD 360 AIR OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATES Part One - CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT HONG KONG JUNE 1997

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3 Air Operator s Certificates CAD 360 GENERAL CONTENTS Chapter/Page CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1/1 1. Purpose 1/1 2. Applicability 1/1 3. The Status of Air Operator s Certificates Requirements Document (AOCRD) 1/1 4. Compliance with Statutory Requirements 1/2 5. Aircraft Maintenance 1/3 6. Inspectors 1/3 7. Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1/3 8. Definitions 1/4 CHAPTER 2 - THE AIR OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE 2/1 1. Requirement to Hold a Certificate 2/1 2. Application for a Certificate 2/1 3. Form of Certificate 2/2 4. Application for Second or Subsequent Certificates 2/2 5. Variation of a Certificate 2/2 6. Refusal, Revocation Etc of a Certificate 2/3 7. Leased Aircraft 2/3 8. Routine Liaison and Inspections 2/8 Appendix A - Specimen Air Operator's Certificate 2/9 CHAPTER 3 ORGANISATION AND FACILITIES 3/1 1. Management and Executive Staff 3/1 2. Adequacy and Supervision of Staff 3/2 3. Facilities 3/4 October 2014 (Amdt 37) Part 1 - i

4 CAD 360 Air Operator's Certificates GENERAL CONTENTS (Cont'd) Chapter/Page 4. Accommodation 3/4 5. Operations Library 3/5 6. Legislation and Aeronautical Information 3/5 7. Aircraft Library and Navigation Bag 3/5 8. Instructions to Flying Staff and Crew Notices 3/6 9. Forms, Documents and Records 3/7 10. Safety Management 3/8 11. Occurrence Reports 3/9 12. Navigation 3/9 13. Commander's Flight Brief 3/ Documents to be Carried in the Aircraft 3/ Retention of Documents 3/12 CHAPTER 4 - OPERATIONS MANUAL 4/1 1. Purpose and Scope of Manual 4/1 2. Crew to be Carried 4/3 3. Responsibilities of Aircraft Crew and other Operating Staff 4/4 4. Fatigue Management 4/7 5. Aircraft Technical Particulars, Performance and Operating Procedures 4/9 6. Provision and Use of Oxygen and Associated Equipment 4/15 7. Minimum Equipment Lists 4/16 8. Fuel Planning and Management - Aeroplanes 4/16 9. Fuel Planning and Management - Helicopters 4/ Check Lists 4/ Use and Checking of Altimeters 4/29 Part 1 - ii October 2014(Amdt 37)

5 Air Operator s Certificates CAD 360 GENERAL CONTENTS (Cont'd) Chapter/Page 12. Emergency Evacuation Procedures 4/ Radio Watch 4/ Route Guide 4/ Meteorological Reports from Aircraft 4/ Minimum Safe Altitudes 4/ Aerodrome Operating Minima (AOM) - Take-off & Landing 4/ Helicopter Operations Over Water 4/ Loading 4/ Dangerous Goods, Weapons and Munitions of War 4/ Carriage of Animals 4/ Ground Handling and Aircraft Dispatch 4/ Accident Prevention and Flight Safety 4/ Accident Reporting 4/ Occurrence Reporting 4/ Low Visibility Operations (LVO) 4/ Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) 4/ EDTO for Twin-Engined Business Jet 4/ Mixed Fleet Flying (MFF) 4/ Communication and Navigation Equipment 4/ Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) Operations 4/ Cosmic Radiation 4/ Interception Procedure 4/ Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Operations 4/ Aircraft Equipped with Automatic Landing Systems, 4/56 A head-up Displays (HUD) or Equivalent Displays, Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS), Synthetic Vision Systems (SVS) and/or Combined Vision Systems (CVS) 36. Head-up Displays (HUD) and Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) Operations 4/ Automatic Dependent Surveiliance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Operations 4/ Operating Facilities 4/58 Appendix A - North Atlantic MNPS Airspace 4/59 Appendix B - Aerodrome Operating Minima Calculations 4/61 Appendix C - Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) Levels 4/70 Appendix D - One-Engine-Inoperative Ferry Flights - 3 or 4 Engined Aeroplanes 4/73 Appendix E - One-Engine-Inoperative Ferry Flights - Helicopters 4/77 Appendix F - Storage of Dangerous Goods 4/79 Appendix G - Mixed Fleet Flying (MFF) 4/81 January 2015 (Amdt 38) Part 1 - iii

6 CAD 360 Air Operator's Certificates GENERAL CONTENTS (Cont'd) Chapter/Page CHAPTER 5 - TRAINING AND TESTING 5/1 1. General Requirements for Aircraft Flight Crew Training and Testing 5/1 2. Training Manual 5/1 3. Training and Testing Staff 5/4 4. Training and Examining Staff Qualifications 5/5 5. Supervision of Examiners 5/10 6. Problems of Small Operators 5/10 7. Part Time and 'Freelance' Crew Members 5/11 8. Operations on More Than One Type or Variant 5/11 9. Recurrent Training and Checking 5/ Use and Approval of Flight Simulators and Trainers 5/ General Consideration for Tests 5/ Safety Equipment and Procedures (SEP) 5/ Records of Training and Tests 5/ Retraining and Retesting 5/ Flight Crew Conversion Training 5/ Upgrade to Captain 5/ Base Training Requirements 5/ Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training 5/ Helicopter Pilots Periodic Tests 5/ Flight Operations Officer / Flight Dispatcher 5/34 Appendix A - Summary of Test Requirements 5/35 Appendix B - Operation on More Than One Type or Variant 5/37 Appendix C - Zero Flight Time - Simulator Conversion Course 5/41 Appendix D - Helicopter Pilot s Night Qualification Check (NQC) 5/43 Appendix E - Sample Form for Proficiency Check 5/45 Appendix F - Revalidation of the 3-Month Take Off and Landing Recency 5/47 Part 1 - iv October 2014 (Amdt 37)

7 Air Operator s Certificates CAD 360 GENERAL CONTENTS (Cont'd) Chapter/Page CHAPTER 6 - EMERGENCY AND SURVIVAL TRAINING AND PRACTICE AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FLIGHT CREW AND CABIN CREW 1. General Requirements 6/1 2. Purpose and Provision of Training 6/4 3. Initial Training - All Crew 6/5 4. Aircraft Type Training - All Crew 6/7 5. Recurrent Training - All Crew 6/9 6. Initial Training - Additional Items for Cabin Crew 6/10 7. Aircraft Type Training - Additional Items for Cabin Crew 6/14 8. Recurrent Training - Additional Items for Cabin Crew 6/17 9. Approval of Aircraft Emergency Training Apparatus and of Personnel 6/17 Conducting Training and Testing with such Apparatus Appendix A - Aviation Security Training Programme - All Crew 6/19 Appendix B Business Jet / General Aviation Cabin Crew Training 6/21 CHAPTER 7 - CABIN SAFETY 7/1 1. Cabin Crew 7/1 2. Cabin Safety Management 7/5 3. Safety Briefing 7/7 4. Cabin Crew Duties 7/9 5. Safety, Emergency and Survival Equipment 7/11 6. Abnormal and Emergency Procedures 7/14 January 2015 (Amdt 38) Part 1 - v

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9 Air Operator s Certificates CAD 360 CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this publication is to explain the administrative procedure for the issue and variation of Air Operators Certificates (AOCs) and to indicate requirements to be met by applicants and certificate holders in respect of equipment, organisation, staffing, training and other matters affecting the operation of aircraft. NOTE: For the purpose of this publication the term Operator is used to describe both Applicants and Certificate Holders. Where the term Director or Director- General appears, this refers to the Director-General of Civil Aviation. 2 APPLICABILITY 2.1 Operator certification and the associated requirements apply to a very wide range of activity, from short air taxi and pleasure flights to world-wide airline operations. In the statutory provisions few distinctions are drawn between small scale operations with light aircraft and major airline undertakings, for the basic principles of sound operating practice are essentially similar at all levels. Nevertheless, in the application of these principles and of certification requirements, it is possible and it is necessary to take account of the scale and scope of an operator s flying activity and particular circumstances. Operators may rest assured that the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) and its inspecting staff are fully conscious of this and in dealing with certification matters will always endeavour to adopt as flexible an approach as is consistent with the maintenance of adequate standards. Small scale operators of light aircraft should bear this particularly in mind when reading this publication. 2.2 In this publication the word must is used to indicate where the Director expects the Operator to respond and adhere closely to the defined requirement. The word should is used to indicate that the Operator has a degree of latitude, particularly where the nature of the operation affects the degree of compliance, but may not ignore the requirement. If the Operator s response is deemed to be inadequate by the Director, a specific requirement may be applied as a condition of the AOC. 3 THE STATUS OF AIR OPERATOR S CERTIFICATES REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT (AOCRD) 3.1 It is the policy of the Director to exercise his various discretionary powers by reference to certain documents with a view to ensuring effective implementation of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. In order to ensure that all these ICAO standards are reflected in Hong Kong aviation legislation, the AOCRD is published in support of the powers of the Director contained in Article 6 of the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 (AN(HK)O) as amended. February 2014 (Amdt 36) Chap 1/1

10 CAD 360 Air Operator s Certificates 3.2 Whereas the AOCRD is not law, and failure to comply with a provision in the AOCRD is not an offence, the AN(HK)O is law and therefore failure to comply with Article 6 Issue of an air operators certificate is an offence. Article 6 of the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 (AN(HK)O), which is law and failure to comply with which is an offence, requires public transport flights to be conducted under and in accordance with an Air Operator s Certificate. 3.3 Article 6(2) sets out the matters in respect of which the Director must be satisfied before granting such a certificate. These matters are specified in the Order in rather general terms; for example, the Director is required to be satisfied with, among other things, an applicant s Organisation and other arrangements. The purpose of AOCRD is to augment and amplify the AN(HK)O. An applicant will, not unreasonably, wish to know what precisely he needs to do to satisfy the Director about these matters. The answer is essentially that he should comply with AOCRD. 3.4 It is not the case that failure to comply with every detail outlined in the AOCRD means that the Director will refuse to grant an AOC. Every application is considered on its merits. It is possible that failure to comply with a particular aspect of AOCRD will be counterbalanced in some way, thereby enabling the Director to be satisfied with the overall competence of the applicant. 3.5 Flight Operations Notices (FONs) are the medium used by the Director to communicate with operators on important aspects of operating policy, procedures or equipment that require immediate attention of the operators. AOCRD should be read in conjunction with FONs to ensure the effective implementation of the ICAO standards and local requirements. Compliance with both AOCRD and FONs is essential. 4 COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 4.1 The issue of a Certificate signifies only that the holder is considered competent to secure the safe operation of the Operator s aircraft. It does not in any way relieve an operator or an aircraft commander of the responsibility for compliance with statutory requirements and for the safe conduct of a particular flight. International agreements and Hong Kong legislation are generally based on the concept that the ultimate responsibility for the safety of flight operations rests with the Operator and the commander. The issue of a Certificate and the work of the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) in that connection does not entail any departure from this general principle. 4.2 To a large extent the statutory requirements relating to the operation of aircraft are written in general terms. This is in accordance with the principle of operator s responsibility and helps to facilitate the development of the operating standards and techniques best suited to particular circumstances and conditions. The competence of an operator to secure the safe operation of aircraft will therefore depend, in part, upon the manner in which he applies the statutory requirements to the particular operation. It is important, nevertheless, to appreciate that in the last resort the interpretation of the statutes is a function of the judiciary and that neither the issue of a Certificate nor the expression of any view in this publication should be taken as an indication to the contrary or as a modification of any statutory requirements. Chap 1/2 February 2014 (Amdt 36)

11 Air Operator s Certificates CAD AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 5.1 Requirements relating to aircraft maintenance arrangements are contained in the relevant parts of the Hong Kong Aviation Requirements (HKAR), Joint Aviation Requirements (JARs) and in AOCRD, Part Two - Arrangements for Maintenance Support. 5.2 Operators are required to establish procedures for communication between their maintenance organisation(s) and their operational departments to ensure that maintenance and airworthiness matters, affecting the safe operation of the aircraft, are brought to the attention of aircraft crews. 6 INSPECTORS 6.1 Reference is made in the publication to Operations Inspectors. Operations Inspectors are authorised in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and the conditions of Air Operators Certificates to examine documents, premises and equipment, to enter and remain on the flight deck of an aircraft in flight and, if necessary, to issue directions to prevent aircraft flying. They have extensive experience of the operation of aircraft and a wide knowledge of the operational aspects of commercial aviation organisations. Inspectors are particularly experienced in the techniques of training and testing pilots; they are authorised Instrument and Type Rating Examiners and are empowered to observe pilots flying tests and to inspect licences and records of training and tests. Suitable flying experience and other facilities are provided to maintain the qualifications of Inspectors for their work. 6.2 The primary duty of the Inspectors is to ascertain facts and to report them; this duty must be fully discharged. However, it is their aim to work in close collaboration with operators and their staff to secure through regular discussion and exchange of views the highest possible standard of operational safety. It is expected that a relationship of mutual respect between Inspectors and the operator s officials, aircraft commanders and other aircraft crew members with whom they come into contact can be developed and maintained. 7 AIR NAVIGATION (HONG KONG) ORDER 7.1 References in this publication to the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 and Regulations are to the Order and Regulations currently in force. 7.2 Exemptions, Permissions and Approvals issued under the AN(HK)O are usually valid for a finite period and have a notified expiry date. The AOC Holders are responsible for ensuring that their Exemptions, Permissions and Approvals remain valid, and should apply for re-validation well before time expiry. October 2014 (Amdt 37) Chap 1/3

12 CAD 360 Air Operator s Certificates 7.3 Operations conducted under the conditions of an AN(HK)O Exemption, Permission or Approval that has lapsed, are in breach of the law. 8. DEFINITIONS 8.1 In this publication, and with the exception as stated in paragraph 8.2 of this Chapter, where a term is used which is defined in a relevant ICAO Annex or ICAO publication, that definition will apply. Specifically : Aerodrome operating minima. The limits of usability of an aerodrome for: (i) (ii) (iii) Note: Take-off, expressed in term of runway visual range and/or visibility and, if necessary, cloud conditions; landing in 2D instrument approach operations, expressed in terms of visibility and/or runway visual range, minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/H) and, if necessary, cloud conditions; and landing in 3D instrument approach operations, expressed in terms of visibility and/or runway visual range and decision altitude/height (DA/H) as appropriate to the type and/or category of the operation. Readers shall always refer to AN(HK)O if this definition is contradictory to any provision in AN(HK)O or any CAD documents. Aircraft operating manual. A manual, acceptable to the State of the Operator, containing normal, abnormal and emergency procedures, checklists, limitations, performance information, details of the aircraft systems and other material relevant to the operation of the aircraft. Note: The aircraft operating manual is part of the operations manual. (c) Altimetry system error (ASE). The difference between the altitude indicated by the altimeter display, assuming a correct altimeter barometric setting, and the pressure altitude corresponding to the undisturbed ambient pressure. (d) COMAT. Operator material carried on an operator s aircraft for the operator s own purposes. (e) Combined vision system (CVS). A system to display images from a combination of an enhanced vision system (EVS) and a synthetic vision system (SVS). (f) Commercial air transport operation. An aircraft operation involving the transport of passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or hire. Note: AN(HK)O uses the term Public Transport, with the meaning specified in Article 98(6). Nevertheless, all relevant provisions in ICAO Annex 6 Part I applicable to Commercial Air Transport Operations are mandated for Hong Kong AOC holders carrying out Public Transport Operations through AN(HK)O or the corresponding CAD documents. Chap 1/4 January 2015 (Amdt 38)

13 Air Operator s Certificates CAD 360 (g) Continuous descent final approach (CDFA). A technique, consistent with stabilised approach procedures, for flying the final approach segment of a non-precision instrument approach procedure as a continuous descent, without level-off, from an altitude/height at or above the final approach fix altitude/height to a point approximately 15 m (50 ft) above the landing runway threshold or the point where the flare manoeuvre should begin for the type of aircraft flown. (h) (i) (j) Cruise relief pilot/co-pilot. A flight crew member who is assigned to perform pilot/co-pilot tasks during cruise flight, to allow the pilot-in-command or a co-pilot, as appropriate, to obtain planned rest. Cruising level. A level maintained during a significant portion of a flight. Decision altitude (DA) or decision height (DH). A specified altitude or height in a 3D instrument approach operation at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established. Note: Readers shall always refer to AN(HK)O if this definition is contradictory to any provision in AN(HK)O or any CAD documents. (k) (l) (m) Electronic flight bag (EFB). An electronic information system, comprised of equipment and applications, for flight crew which allows for storing, updating, displaying and processing of EFB functions to support flight operations or duties Enhanced vision system (EVS). A system to display electronic real-time images of the external scene achieved through the use of image sensors. EVS does not include night vision imaging systems. Fatigue. A physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss, extended wakefulness, circadian phase, and/or workload (mental and/or physical activity) that can impair a person s alertness and ability to adequately perform safety-related operational duties. Note: Readers shall always refer to the latest edition of CAD371 if this definition is contradictory to any provision or the intent of CAD 371. (n) (o) (p) Final approach segment (FAS). That segment of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are accomplished. Flight plan. Specified information provided to air traffic services units, relative to an intended flight or portion of a flight of an aircraft. Flight safety documents system. A set of interrelated documentation established by the operator, compiling and organising information necessary for flight and ground operations, and comprising, as a minimum, the operations manual and the operator s maintenance control manual. January 2015 (Amdt 38) Chap 1/5

14 CAD 360 Air Operator s Certificates (q) Flight simulation training device. Any one of the following three types of apparatus in which flight conditions are simulated on the ground: A flight simulator, which provides an accurate representation of the flight deck of a particular aircraft type to the extent that the mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc. aircraft systems control functions, the normal environment of flight crew members, and the performance and flight characteristics of that type of aircraft are realistically simulated; A flight procedures trainer, which provides a realistic flight deck environment, and which simulates instrument responses, simple control functions of mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc. aircraft systems, and the performance and flight characteristics of aircraft of a particular class; A basic instrument flight trainer, which is equipped with appropriate instruments, and which simulates the flight deck environment of an aircraft in flight in instrument flight conditions. (r) (s) (t) (u) (v) Ground handling. Services necessary for an aircraft s arrival at, and departure from, an airport, other than air traffic services. Head-up display (HUD). A display system that presents flight information into the pilot s forward external field of view. Human Factors principles. Principles which apply to aeronautical design, certification, training, operations and maintenance and which seek safe interface between the human and other system components by proper consideration to human performance. Human performance. Human capabilities and limitations which have an impact on the safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations. Instrument approach operations. An approach and landing using instruments for navigation guidance based on an instrument approach procedure. There are two methods for executing instrument approach operations: (i) (ii) a two-dimensional (2D) instrument approach operation, using lateral navigation guidance only; and a three-dimensional (3D) instrument approach operation, using both lateral and vertical navigation guidance. Note Lateral and vertical navigation guidance refers to the guidance provided either by: a ground-based radio navigation aid; or computer-generated navigation data from ground-based, space-based, self-contained navigation aids or a combination of these. Chap 1/6 January 2015 (Amdt 38)

15 Air Operator s Certificates CAD 360 (w) Instrument approach procedure (IAP). A series of predetermined manoeuvres by reference to flight instruments with specified protection from obstacles from the initial approach fix, or where applicable, from the beginning of a defined arrival route to a point from which a landing can be completed and thereafter, if a landing is not completed, to a position at which holding or en-route obstacle clearance criteria apply. Instrument approach procedures are classified as follows: (i) Non-precision approach (NPA) procedure. An instrument approach procedure designed for 2D instrument approach operations Type A. Note 1: Readers shall always refer to AN(HK)O if this definition is contradictory to any provision in AN(HK)O or any CAD documents. Note 2: Non-precision approach procedures may be flown using a continuous descent final approach technique (CDFA). CDFA with advisory VNAV guidance calculated by onboard are considered 3D instrument approach operations. CDFA with manual calculation of the required rate of descent are considered 2D instrument approach operations. For more information on CDFA refer to PANS-OPS (Doc 8168), Volume I. (ii) (iii) Approach procedure with vertical guidance (APV). A performancebased navigation (PBN) instrument approach procedure designed for 3D instrument approach operations Type A. Precision approach (PA) procedure. An instrument approach procedure based on navigation systems (ILS, MLS, GLS and SBAS Cat I) designed for 3D instrument approach operations Type A or B. Note: Readers shall always refer to AN(HK)O if this definition is contradictory to any provision in AN(HK)O or any CAD documents. (x) (y) (z) Large aeroplane. Unless otherwise stated, an aeroplane of a maximum certificated take-off mass of over kg. Maximum mass. Unless otherwise stated, maximum certificated take-off mass. Minimum descent altitude (MDA) or minimum descent height (MDH). A specified altitude or height in a non-precision 2D instrument approach operation or circling approach operation below which descent must not be made without the required visual reference. Note: Readers shall always refer to AN(HK)O if this definition is contradictory to any provision in AN(HK)O or any CAD documents. January 2015 (Amdt 38) Chap 1/7

16 CAD 360 Air Operator s Certificates (aa) Obstacle clearance altitude (OCA) or obstacle clearance height (OCH). The lowest altitude or the lowest height above the elevation of the relevant runway threshold or the aerodrome elevation as applicable, used in establishing compliance with appropriate obstacle clearance criteria. Note 1: Obstacle clearance altitude is referenced to mean sea level and obstacle clearance height is referenced to the threshold elevation or in the case of non-precision approach procedures to the aerodrome elevation or the threshold elevation if that is more than 2 m (7 ft) below the aerodrome elevation. An obstacle clearance height for a circling approach procedure is referenced to the aerodrome elevation. Note 2: For convenience when both expressions are used they may be written in the form obstacle clearance altitude/height and abbreviated OCA/H. (bb) Operational control. The exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion or termination of a flight in the interest of the safety of the aircraft and the regularity and efficiency of the flight. (cc) Operational flight plan. The operator s plan for the safe conduct of the flight based on considerations of aeroplane performance, other operating limitations and relevant expected conditions on the route to be followed and at the aerodromes concerned. (dd) Operations manual. In general, a manual containing procedures, instructions and guidance for use by operational personnel in the execution of their duties. Note: Readers shall always refer to AN(HK)O if this definition is contradictory to any provision in AN(HK)O or any CAD documents. (ee) (ff) Operations specifications. The authorisations, conditions and limitations associated with the air operator certificate and subject to the conditions in the operations manual. Pressure-altitude. An atmospheric pressure expressed in terms of altitude which corresponds to that pressure in the Standard Atmosphere. (gg) Required communication performance requirements specific ATM functions. performance (RCP). A statement of the for operational communication in support of (hh) Required communication performance type (RCP type). A label (e.g. RCP 240) that represents the values assigned to RCP parameters for communication transaction time, continuity, availability and integrity. (ii) Safe forced landing. Unavoidable landing or ditching with a reasonable expectancy of no injuries to persons in the aircraft or on the surface. (jj) Small aeroplane. Unless otherwise stated, certificated take-off mass of kg or less. an aeroplane of a maximum Chap 1/8 January 2015 (Amdt 38)

17 Air Operator s Certificates CAD 360 (kk) State of Registry. The State on whose register the aircraft is entered. Note: In the case of the registration of aircraft of an international operating agency on other than a national basis, the States constituting the agency are jointly and severally bound to assume the obligations which, under the Chicago Convention, attach to a State of Registry. See, in this regard, the Council Resolution of 14 December 1967 on Nationality and Registration of Aircraft Operated by International Operating Agencies which can be found in Policy and Guidance Material on the Economic Regulation of International Air Transport (Doc 9587). (ll) State of the Aerodrome. The State in whose territory the aerodrome is located. (mm) Synthetic vision system (SVS). A system to display data-derived synthetic images of the external scene from the perspective of the flight deck. (nn) Target level of safety (TLS). A generic term representing the level of risk which is considered acceptable in particular circumstances. (oo) Total vertical error (TVE). The vertical geometric difference between the actual pressure altitude flown by an aircraft and its assigned pressure altitude (flight level). 8.2 The definitions in paragraph 8.1 of this Chapter will not apply when: The contrary is indicated; or There is a different definition in the Civil Aviation Ordinance (Cap. 448) or AN(HK)O. 8.3 Unless otherwise stated, Minimum Safe Altitudes in this document has the same meaning and applicability as Minimum Flight Altitudes which is specified in ICAO Annex 6, Chapter 4 Paragraph Differences to ICAO definitions and SARPs are identified in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). January 2015 (Amdt 38) Chap 1/9

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19 Air Operator s Certificates CAD 360 CHAPTER 2 - THE AIR OPERATOR S CERTIFICATE 1 REQUIREMENT TO HOLD A CERTIFICATE 1.1 An aircraft registered in Hong Kong may not fly for the purpose of public transport otherwise than under and in accordance with the terms of an Air Operator s Certificate (AOC) granted to the operator by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, ( the Director-General ) In the case of an aeroplane the Maximum Total Weight Authorised of which exceeds 5700 kg, the aeroplane shall have no less than two power-units. 1.2 The term public transport is defined in the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order and anyone in doubt as to whether particular flights may be made without the operator being the holder of a Certificate should seek legal advice. In relation to AOCs, the operator is defined as the person for the time being having the management of the aircraft. 2 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE 2.1 An operator who has not previously held an AOC, or does not currently hold one, should apply on the appropriate form which is available from the Director-General of Civil Aviation. The issue of an AOC shall be dependent upon the operator demonstrating an adequate organisation, method of control and supervision of flight operations, training programme as well as ground handling and maintenance arrangements consistent with the nature and extent of the operations specified. 2.2 The application should be accompanied, if possible, by the relevant operations and training manuals (see Chapter 5) and should be submitted as far ahead as possible of the proposed date for the start of operations. The application should also include information on management organization structure and a listing of key staff members, including their titles, names, education and practical experience (in particular, the name, background and responsibility of the designated manager should be provided). The minimum notice required is sixty days from the date the completed operations and training manuals are received in the Civil Aviation Department. The interval between application and grant of a Certificate will depend primarily upon matters within the control of the operator and no undertaking can be given that the Director-General will be able to reach a decision within a particular period. 2.3 On receipt of the application an Operations Inspector will be assigned to the applicant. The Inspector will carry out a detailed examination of the operations and training manuals and call for amendments where necessary. All aspects of aircraft operation, including the management structure, adequacy of ground and flying staff and arrangements for their training, premises, equipment and aircraft will be assessed in relation to the scale, scope and circumstances of the applicant s proposed operations. Manuals will be retained by the Director-General during the currency of the Certificate. August 2011 (Amdt 32) Chap 2/1

20 CAD 360 Air Operator s Certificates 2.4 Where appropriate the application will be referred to the Chief, Airworthiness Standards for advice on the adequacy of the arrangements and facilities for aircraft maintenance. (See Part Two of this document). 2.5 One or more proving flights on the aircraft type for which application is made will normally be required, and will be observed by the assigned Operations Inspector who will specify the route(s) to be flown. 2.6 Before providing any air service for hire or reward operators must ensure that they comply with the Air Transport (Licensing of Air Services) Regulations. The finance position and business plan would also be assessed by the authority. Information on permit and licence application procedures may be obtained from the Civil Aviation Department. 2.7 Operators shall also refer to the Aviation Security Ordinance (Cap. 494) for their statutory requirements to submit a security programme to the Aviation Security Authority under the Cap Operators may get in touch with the Security Section of the Civil Aviation Department for further advice. 3 FORM OF CERTIFICATE 3.1 Certificates will normally be granted for a period of two year, but other lesser periods may be specified at the discretion of the Director-General. The type(s) of aircraft that may be flown and the region in which operations may be conducted will be specified in the Certificate. Included in the Certificate will be General Conditions applicable to all holders and Special Limitations and Authorizations to be observed by a particular holder. 3.2 A specimen Certificate is at Appendix A to this chapter. Typical AOC regions are shown on page 3 of the Certificate. However, an operator may apply for a region tailored to his proposed operation. 3.3 Operators should ensure that the General Conditions and Special Limitations and Authorizations of their AOC are brought to the attention of their managerial and operating staff. The publication of a copy of the AOC in a relevant volume of the company operations manual will suffice in this respect. 4 APPLICATION FOR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CERTIFICATES 4.1 Holders requiring renewal of a Certificate should apply to the Director-General not more than 60 days prior to the expiry date. If the operator wishes the new Certificate to commence immediately upon the expiry of the old, the application must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the expiry date. Chap 2/2 August 2011 (Amdt 32)