AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT

(regs. 11(3), 13(2))

     1. Every aircraft registered in Botswana shall be provided, when flying in the circumstances specified in the first column of the Table set forth in paragraph 3, with adequate equipment, and for the purposes of this paragraph the expression "adequate equipment" means the scales of equipment respectively indicated in that Table:

     Provided that, if the aircraft is flying in a combination of such circumstances, the scales of equipment shall not on that account be required to be duplicated.

     2. The following items of equipment shall not be required to be of a type approved by the Director-

     (a)      the equipment referred to in Scale A (ii);

     (b)      first-aid equipment and handbook, referred to in Scale B;

     (c)      time-pieces, referred to in Scales G, H and J;

     (d)      torches, referred to in Scales G, H and J;

     (e)      whistles, referred to in Scale H;

     (f)       sea anchors, referred to in Scales I and J;

     (g)      rocket signals, referred to in Scale I;

     (h)      equipment for mooring, anchoring or manoeuvring aircraft on the water, referred to in Scale I;

     (i)       paddles, referred to in Scale J;

     (j)       food and water, referred to in Scales J, U and V;

     (k)      first-aid equipment, referred to in Scales J, U and V;

     (l)       stoves, cooking utensils, snow shovels, ice saws, sleeping bags and Arctic suits, referred to in Scale V.

3. TABLE

Aircraft and Circumstances of Flight

Scale of Equipment Required

Extras

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

(1) Flying machines flying for purposes other than public transport:

     (a)      when flying at night ...................

A

C

D

     (b)      when flying under Instrument Flight Rules:

            (i)       outside controlled airspace .......................................

A

D

           (ii)       within controlled airspace .......................................

A

E

F

E(iv) duplicated

     (c)      when carrying out aerobatic manoeuvres ............................

A

M

     (d)      on all other flights .....................

A

(2) Flying machines flying for the purpose of public transport:

     (a)      when flying under Instrument Flight Rules:

            (i)       in the case of flying machines of which the maximum total weight authorized exceeds 1 150 kg: ...................................

A

B

E

F

E(iv) duplicated

           (ii)       in the case of flying machines of which the maximum total weight authorized does not exceed 1 150 kg:

                      (a)      outside controlled airspace .................

A

B

D

F(i) only

                      (b)      within controlled airspace .................

A

B

E

F

E(iv) duplicated

     (b)      when flying at night:

            (i)       in the case of flying machines of which the maximum total weight authorized exceeds 1 150 kg ....................................

A

B

C

E

F

G

E(iv) duplicated

           (ii)       in the case of flying machines of which the maximum total weight authorized does not exceed 1 150 kg ..............

A

B

C

D

F(i) only

G

     (c)      when flying over water beyond gliding distance from land .......

A

B

C

F(i) only

H

     (d)      when flying over water:

            (i)       in the case of an aeroplane:

                      (aa)    classified in its certificate of airworthiness as being of performance group A, C or X; or

                      (bb)    having no performance group classification in its certificate of airworthiness and of such a weight and performance that with any one of its power units inoperative and the remaining power unit or units operating within the maximum continuous power conditions specified in the certificate of airworthiness, performance schedule or flight manual relating to the aeroplane issued or rendered valid by the Director, it is capable of a gradient of climb of at least 1 in 200 at an altitude of 5 000 feet in the International Standard Atmosphere specified in or ascertainable by reference to the certificate of airworthiness in force in respect of that aircraft,

                               when either more than 400 nautical miles or more than 90 minutes flying time ^[i]* from the nearest aerodrome at which an emergency landing can be made.

A

B

D

F(i) only

H

J

           (ii)       in the case of all other flying machines, when more than 30 minutes flying time ^[ii]* from such an aerodrome .......................

A

B

D

F(i) only

H

J

     (e)      on all flights which involve manoeuvres on water ................

A

B

D

F(i) only

H

I

J

     (f)       when flying at a height of 10 000 feet or more above mean sea level ...............................

A

B

D

F(i) only

K

     (g)      on flights when the weather reports or forecasts available at the aerodrome at the time of departure indicate that conditions favouring ice formations are likely to be met ..

A

B

D

F(i) only

L

     (h)      when carrying out aerobatic manoeuvres .............................

A

B

D

F(i) only

M

     (i)       on all flights on which the aircraft carries a flight crew of more than one person ..............

N

     (j)    (i)       on all flights by flying machines first registered (whether in Botswana or elsewhere) on or after 1st January, 1967 being turbine-jet aircraft with a maximum total weight authorized over 5 700 kg or pressurized aircraft with a maximum total weight authorized over 11 400 kg;

           (ii)       on all flights by such flying machines as aforesaid, being aircraft first registered (whether in Botswana or elsewhere) before 1st January, 1967;

                      with the exception of any flight on which the radar set specified in Scale O in paragraph 5 of this Schedule is unserviceable on take-off but the weather report or forecasts available to the commander of the aircraft at that time indicate thatcumulo-nimbus clouds or other potentially hazardous weather conditions which can be detected by the set when in working order are unlikely to be encountered on the intended route or any planned diversion therefrom, or the commander of the aircraft has satisfied himself that any such weather conditions will be encountered in daylight and can be seen and avoided, and the aircraft is in either case operated throughout the flight in accordance with any relevant instructions given in the operations manual .............................

O

     (k)      on all flights for the purpose of the public transport of passengers ..............................

Q

     (l)       on all flights by a pressurized aircraft .....................................

R

     (m)     on all other flights .....................

A

B

D

F(i) only

     (n)      when flying over substantially uninhabited land areas where, in the event of an emergency landing, tropical conditions are likely to be met ......................

U

     (o)      when flying over substantially uninhabited land areas where, in the event of an emergency landing, polar conditions are likely to be met ........................

V

     (p)      when flying at an altitude of more than 49 000 feet ....................

W

(3) Gliders flying for purposes other than public transport or aerial work:

     when flying by night ............................

A(ii) only

(4) Gliders flying for the purpose of public transport or aerial work:

     (a)      when outside controlled airspace under Instrument Flight Rules ....

A

B

D

F(i) only

     (b)      when flying by night .................

A

B

C

D

F(i) only

G

     (c)      when carrying out aerobatic manoeuvres .............................

A

B

D

F(i) only

M

     (d)      on all other flights .....................

A

B

D

F(i) only

(5) Turbine-engined aeroplanes over 5 700 kg maximum total weight authorized and piston-engined aeroplanes over 27 000 kg maximum total weight authorized:

     (a)      which are operated by an air transport undertaking under a certificate of airworthiness of the Transport Category (Passenger) or the Transport Category (Cargo); or

     (b)      in respect of which application has been made and not withdrawn or refused for such a certificate, and which fly under the A Conditions or under a certificate of airworthiness of the Special Category when flying on any flight:

P

                      Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to-

       (i)     aeroplanes over 230 000 kg maximum total weight authorized which conform to a type which was first issued with a type certificate in Botswana after 1st January, 1970; or

      (ii)     aeroplanes of 5 700 kg or over but not over 230 000 kg maximum total weight authorized which conform to a type which was first issued with a type certificate (whether in Botswana or elsewhere) after 1st April, 1971.

(6) On all flights by aeroplanes:

       (i)     which conform to a type first issued with a type certificate (whether in Botswana or elsewhere) on or after 1st April, 1971 and which are of 5 700 kg maximum total weight authorized or over and in respect of which there is in force a certificate of airworthiness in the Transport Category (Passenger) or Transport Category (Cargo);

      (ii)     which conform to a type first issued with a type certificate in Botswana on or after 1st January 1970 and which are over 230 000 kg maximum total weight authorized and in respect of which there is in force such a certificate of airworthiness; or

     (iii)     of 5 700 kg maximum total weight authorized or over which conform to a type first issued with a type certificate on or after 1st April, 1971 (or 1st January, 1970 in the case of an aeroplane over 230 000 kg maximum total weight authorized) in respect of which application has been made, and not withdrawn or refused, for such a certificate of airworthiness and which fly under the A Conditions or in respect of which there is in force a certificate of airworthiness in the Special Category ...............

S

(7) On all flights by aeroplanes:

       (i)     which conform to a type first issued with a type certificate (whether in Botswana or elsewhere) on or after 1st April, 1971 and which are of 27 000 kg maximum total weight authorized or over and in respect of which there is in force a certificate of airworthiness in the Transport Category (Passenger) or the Transport Category (Cargo);

      (ii)     which conform to a type first issued with a type certificate in Botswana on or after 1st January, 1970 and which are over 230 000 kg maximum total weight authorized and in respect of which there is in force such a certificate of airworthiness; or

     (iii)     of 27 000 kg maximum total weight authorized or over which conform to a type first issued with a type certificate on or after 1st April, 1971 (or 1st January, 1970 in the case of an aeroplane over 230 000 kg maximum total weight authorized) in respect of which an application has been made, and not withdrawn or refused, for such a certificate of airworthiness and which fly under the A Conditions or in respect of which there is in force a certificate of airworthiness in the Special Category.

T

     4. The scales of equipment indicated in the foregoing Table shall be as follows-

     Scale A

     (a)      Spare fuses for all electrical circuits the fuses of which can be replaced in flight consisting of 10 percent of the number of each rating or three of each rating, whichever is the greater;

     (b)      maps, charts, codes and other documents and navigational equipment necessary, in addition to any other equipment required under these Regulations, for the intended flight of the aircraft, including any diversion which may reasonably be expected;

     (c)      subject to Scale B (c), a safety belt or safety harness for every seat in use.

     Scale B

     (a)      First-aid equipment of good quality, sufficient in quantity, having regard to the number of persons on board the aircraft, and including the following-

              roller bandages, triangular bandages, adhesive plaster, absorbent gauze, cotton wool (or wound dressings in place of the absorbent gauze and cotton wool), burn dressings, safety pins;

              haemostatic bandages or tourniquets and scissors;

              antiseptic, analgesic and stimulant drugs;

              splints, in the case of aeroplanes the maximum total weight authorized of which exceeds 5 700 kg;

              a handbook on first-aid;

     (b)      in the case of a flying machine used for the public transport of passengers in which, while the flying machine is at rest on the ground, the sill of any external door intended for the disembarkation of passengers, whether normally or in an emergency-

            (i)       is more than 1,82 m from the ground when the undercarriage of the machine is in the normal position for taxing; or

           (ii)       would be more than 1,82 m from the ground if the undercarriage or any part thereof should collapse, break or fail to function,

              apparatus readily available for use at each such door consisting of a device or devices which will enable passengers to reach the ground safely in an emergency while the flying machine is on the ground, and can be readily fixed in position for use;

     (c)      if the maximum total weight authorized of the aircraft is more than 2 730 kg, a safety harness for every pilot's seat in use, in place of the safety belt referred to under Scale A:

                      Provided that the Director may permit a safety belt to be fitted if he is satisfied that it is not reasonably practicable to fit a safety harness;

     (d)      if the commander cannot, from his own seat, see all the passengers' seats in the aircraft, a means of indicating to the passengers that seat belts should be fastened.

     Scale C

     (a)      Equipment for displaying the lights required by the Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Control;

     (b)      electrical equipment, supplied from the main source of supply in the aircraft, to provide sufficient illumination to enable the flight crew properly to carry out their duties during flight;

     (c)      unless the aircraft is equipped with radio, devices for making the visual signal specifed in the Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Control as indicating a request for permission to land.

     Scale D

     (a)      Either-

            (i)       a turn indicator and a slip indicator, or

           (ii)       a gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator and a gyroscopic direction indicator;

     (b)      a sensitive pressure altimeter adjustable for changes in barometric pressure.

     Scale E

     (a)      A turn indicator and a slip indicator;

     (b)      a gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator;

     (c)      a gyroscopic direction indicator;

     (d)      a sensitive pressure altimeter adjustable for changes in barometric pressure:

                      Provided that any aircraft may, at the option of the operator, be equipped with an additional gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator in lieu of the turn indicator referred to in (a) of this Scale.

     Scale F

     (a)      A timepiece with a sweep second hand;

     (b)      a means of indicating whether or not the power supply to the gyroscopic instruments is adequate;

     (c)      a rate of climb and descent indicator;

     (d)      if the maximum total weight authorized of the aircraft is more than 5 700 kg, a means of indicating the outside air temperature;

     (e)      if the maximum total weight authorized of the aircraft is more than 5 700 kg, two air speed indicators.

     Scale G

     (a)      Landing lights consisting of two single filament lamps, or one dual filament lamp, with separately energized filaments;

     (b)      an electric lighting system to provide illumination in every passenger compartment;

     (c)   (i)       if the aircraft, in accordance with its certificate of airworthiness, may carry more than 19 persons over three years of age: two electric torches and an emergency lighting system to provide illumination in the passenger compartments sufficient to facilitate the evacuation of the aircraft notwithstanding the failure of the lighting systems specified in subparagraph (b),

           (ii)       in the case of any other aircraft, one electric torch for each member of the crew of the aircraft;

     (d)      in the case of an aircraft of which the maximum total weight authorized exceeds 5 700 kg, means of observing the existence and build-up of ice on the aircraft.

     Scale H

     For each person on board, a lifejacket equipped with a whistle and waterproof torch:

     Provided that lifejackets constructed and carried solely for use by children under three years of age need not be equipped with a whistle.

     Scale I

     (a)      Additional flotation equipment, capable of supporting one-fifth of the number of persons on board, and provided in a place of stowage accessible from outside the flying machine;

     (b)      parachute distress rocket signals;

     (c)      a sea anchor and other equipment necessary to facilitate mooring, anchoring or manoeuvring the flying machine on water, appropriate to its size, weight and handling characteristics.

     Scale J

     (a)      Liferafts sufficient to accommodate all persons on board the flying machine with the following equipment-

            (i)       means for maintaining buoyancy,

           (ii)       a sea anchor,

          (iii)       life lines, and means of attaching one liferaft to another,

          (iv)       paddles or other means of propulsion,

           (v)       means of protecting the occupants from the elements,

          (vi)       a waterproof torch,

         (vii)       marine type pyrotechnical distress signals,

        (viii)       means of making sea water drinkable, unless the full quantity of fresh water is carried as specified in subparagraph (ix),

          (ix)       for each four or proportion of four persons the liferaft is designed to carry-

              100 grammes of glucose toffee tablets;

              one-half litre of fresh water in durable containers:

                      Provided that in any case in which it is not reasonably practicable to carry the quantity of water above specified, as large a quantity of fresh water as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances may be substituted. In no case, however, shall the quantity of water carried be less than is sufficient, when added to the amount of fresh water capable of being produced by means of the equipment specified in subparagraph (viii), to provide half-a-litre of water for each four or proportion of four persons the liferaft is designed to carry;

           (x)       first-aid equipment,

                      items (vi) to (x) inclusive shall be contained in a pack;

     (b)      the number of survival beacon radio apparatus carried when the aircraft is carrying the number of liferafts specified in column 1 of the following Table shall not be less than the number specified in, or calculated in accordance with, column 2-

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

Not more than eight liferafts

For every additional four or proportion of four liferafts

two survival beacon radio apparatus

one additional survival beacon radio apparatus.

PART I

     Scale K

     (a)      In every flying machine which is provided with means for maintaining a pressure greater than 700 millibars throughout the flight in the flight crew compartment and in the compartments in which passengers are carried-

            (i)       a supply of oxygen sufficient, in the event of failure to maintain such pressure, occurring in the circumstances specified in columns 1 and 2 of the Table set out in Part II of this Scale, for continuous use, during the periods specified in column 3 of the said Table, by the persons for whom oxygen is to be provided in accordance with column 4 of that Table; and

           (ii)       in addition, in every case where the flying machine flies above flight level 350, a supply of oxygen in a portable container sufficient for the simultaneous first-aid treatment of two passengers,

              together with suitable and sufficient apparatus to enable such persons to use the oxygen;

     (b)      in any other flying machine-

            (i)       a supply of oxygen sufficient for continuous use by all the crew, and, if passengers are carried by 10 percent of the number of passengers, for any period exceeding 30 minutes during which the flying machine flies above flight level 100 but not above flight level 130; and

           (ii)       a supply of oxygen sufficient for continuous use by all persons on board for the whole time during which the flying machine flies above flight level 130,

              together with suitable and sufficient apparatus to enable such person to use the oxygen;

     (c)      the quantity of oxygen required for the purposes of complying with paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be computed in accordance with the information and instructions relating thereto specified in the operations manual relating to the aircraft pursuant to item (f) of Part A of the Eleventh Schedule.

PART II

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Vertical displacement of the flying machine in relation to flight levels

Capability of flying machine to descend (where relevant)

Period of supply of oxygen

Persons for whom oxygen is to be provided

Above flight level 100

30 minutes or the period specified at A hereunder whichever is the greater

In addition to any passengers for whom oxygen is provided as specified below, all the crew

Above flight level 100 but not above flight level 300

Flying machine is either flying at or below flight level 150 or is capable of descending and continuing to destination as specified at X hereunder

30 minutes or the period specified at A hereunder whichever is the greater

10 percent of number of passengers

Flying machine is flying above flight level 150 and is not so capable

10 minutes or the period specified at B hereunder whichever is the greater

All passengers

and in addition

30 minutes or the period specified at C hereunder whichever is the greater

10 percent of number of passengers

Above flight level 300 but not above flight level 350

Flying machine is capable of descending and continuing to destination as specified at Y hereunder

30 minutes or the period specified at A hereunder whichever is the greater

15 percent of number of passengers

Flying machine is not so capable

10 minutes or the period specified at B hereunder whichever is the greater

All passengers

and in addition

30 minutes or the period specified at C hereunder whichever is the greater

15 percent of number of passengers

Above flight level 350

10 minutes or the period of specified at B hereunder whichever is the greater

All passengers

and in addition

30 minutes or the period specified at C hereunder whichever is the greater

15 percent of number of passengers

     A. The whole period during which, after a failure to maintain a pressure greater than 700 millibars in the control compartment and in the compartments in which passengers are carried has occurred, the flying machine flies above flight level 100.

     B. The whole period during which, after failure to maintain such pressure has occurred, the flying machine flies above flight level 150.

     C. The whole period during which, after a failure to maintain such pressure has occurred, the flying machine flies above flight level 100, but not above flight level 150.

     X. The flying machine is capable, at the time when a failure to maintain such pressure occurs, of descending in accordance with the emergency descent procedure specified in the relevant flight manual and without flying below the minimum altitudes for safe flight specified in the operations manual relating to the aircraft, to flight level 150 within six minutes, and of continuing at or below that flight level to its place of intended destination or any other place at which a safe landing can be made.

     Y. The flying machine is capable, at the time when a failure to maintain such pressure occurs of descending in accordance with the emergency descent procedure specified in the relevant flight manual and without flying below the minimum altitudes for safe flight specified in the operations manual relating to the aircraft, to flight level 150 within four minutes and of continuing at or below that flight level to its place of intended destination or any other place at which a safe landing can be made.

     Scale L

     Equipment to prevent the impairment through ice formation of the functioning of the controls, means of propulsion, lifting surfaces, windows or equipment of the aircraft so as to endanger the safety of the aircraft.

     Scale M

     Safety harness for every seat in use.

     Scale N

     An intercommunication system for use by all members of the flight crew and including microphones, not of a hand-held type, for use by the pilot and flight engineer (if any).

     Scale O

     A radar set capable of giving warning to the pilot in command of the aircraft and to the co-pilot of the presence of cumulo-nimbus clouds and other potentially hazardous weather conditions:

     Provided that if the set becomes unserviceable so as to give the warning only to one pilot, it shall nevertheless be sufficient so long as the aircraft is flying only to the place at which it first becomes reasonably practicable for the set to be repaired.

     Scale P

     A flight data recorder which is capable of recording, by reference to a time-scale, the following data-

     (a)      indicated air speed;

     (b)      indicated altitude;

     (c)      vertical acceleration;

     (d)      magnetic heading;

     (e)      pitch attitude, if the equipment provided in the aeroplane is of such a nature as to enable this item to be recorded;

     (f)       engine power, if the equipment provided in the aeroplane is of such a nature as to enable this item to be recorded;

     (g)      flap position;

     (h)      roll attitude, if the equipment provided in the aeroplane is of such a nature as to enable this item to be recorded:

     Provided that any aeroplane having a maximum total weight authorized of less than 11 400 kg may be provided with-

       (i)     a flight data recorder capable of recording the data described in subparagraphs (a) to (h); or

      (ii)     a four-channel cockpit voice recorder.

     In addition, on all flights by turbine-powered aeroplanes having a maximum total weight authorized of 27 000 kg or over, a four-channel cockpit voice recorder.

     The recorder shall be so constructed that the record would be likely to be preserved in the event of an accident to the aeroplane.

     Scale Q

     If the maximum total weight authorized of the flying machine exceeds 5 700 kg and it was first registered, whether in Botswana or elsewhere, on or after 1st June, 1965, a door between the flight crew compartment and any adjacent compartment to which passengers have access, which door shall be fitted with a lock or bolt capable of being worked from the flight crew compartment.

     Scale R

     (a)      Equipment sufficient to protect the eyes, nose and mouth of the pilot in command of the aircraft from the effects of smoke and noxious gases for a period of not less than 15 minutes;

     (b)      portable equipment sufficient to protect the eyes, nose and mouth of one other member of the crew of the aircraft from the effects of smoke and noxious gases for a period of not less than eight minutes; and

     (c)      equipment sufficient to protect from the effects of smoke and noxious gases the eyes of all members of the flight crew of the aircraft whose eyes are not adequately protected by other equipment.

     Scale S

     A flight recording system comprising:

     (a)      In respect of aeroplanes of less than 11 400 kg maximum total weight authorized, either a four-channel cockpit voice recorder or a flight data recorder capable of recording by reference to a time scale data from which the following information can be ascertained; the flight path of the aeroplane, the altitude of the aeroplane, and the basic lift, thrust and drag forces acting upon the aeroplane;

     (b)      in respect of aeroplanes of 11 400 kg or over but less than 27 000 kg maximum total weight authorized, a four-channel cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder capable of recording by reference to a time scale data from which the information specified in paragraph (a) can be ascertained;

     (c)      in respect of aeroplanes of 27 000 kg maximum total weight authorized or over, a four-channel cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder capable of recording by reference to a time scale data from which the following information can be established: the flight path of the aeroplane, the altitude of the aeroplane, the basic lift, thrust and drag forces acting upon the aeroplane, the selection of high lift devices (if any) and airbrakes (if any), the position of primary flying control and pitch trim surfaces, cockpit warnings relating to engine fire and engine shutdown, cabin pressurization, presence of smoke and hydraulic/pneumatic power supply, outside air temperature, instrument landing system deviations, use made of automatic flight control system, radio altitude (if any), and the level of essential AC electricity supply.

              The cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder, as the case may be, shall be so constructed that the record would be likely to be preserved in the event of an accident.

     Scale T

     An underwater sonar location device.

     Scale U

     (a)      One survival beacon radio apparatus;

     (b)      marine type pyrotechnical distress signals;

     (c)      for each four or proportion of four persons on board, 100 grammes of glucose toffee tablets;

     (d)      for each four or portion of four persons on board, half-a-litre of fresh water in durable containers; and

     (e)      first-aid equipment.

     Scale V

     (a)      One survival beacon radio apparatus;

     (b)      marine type pyrotechnical distress signals;

     (c)      for each four or proportion of four persons on board, 100 grammes of glucose toffee tablets;

     (d)      for each four or proportion of four persons on board, half-a-litre of fresh water in durable containers;

     (e)      first-aid equipment;

     (f)       for every 75 or proportion of 75 persons on board, one stove suitable for use with aircraft fuel;

     (g)      one cooking utensil, in which snow or ice can be melted;

     (h)      two snow shovels;

     (i)       two ice saws;

     (j)       single or multiple sleeping-bags, sufficient for the use of one-third of all persons on board; and

     (k)      one Arctic suit for each member of the crew of the aircraft.

     Scale W

     Cosmic radiation detection equipment calibrated in millirems per hour and capable of indicating the action and alert levels of radiation dose rate:

     Provided that an aircraft shall not be required to carry the said equipment if before take-off the equipment is found to be unserviceable and it is not reasonably practicable to repair or replace it at the aerodrome of departure and the radiation forecast available to the commander of the aircraft indicates that hazardous radiation conditions are unlikely to be encountered by the aircraft on its intended route or any planned diversion therefrom.