CIVILAVIATIONACT

ARRANGEMENTOFSECTIONS
PARTI

ControlofAirNavigation

SECTION 1.ControlandSupervisionofcivilaviation. PARTII

TheNigerianCivilAviationAuthority

2.EstablishmentoftheNigerianCivilAviationAuthority. PARTIII

TheGoverningBoardoftheAuthority 3.MembershipoftheGoverningBoard. 4.TenureofOffice. 5.CessationofOffice. 6.Allowances,expenses,etc.,ofChairmanandmembers. 7.FunctionsoftheBoard. PARTIV StaffoftheAuthority

8.DirectorGeneraloftheAuthority. 9.AppointmentofsecretaryandotherstaffbytheBoard. 10.Conflictofinterests. 11.Pensions;ActNo.2,2004. PARTV FinancialProvisions

12.Airticketandcargosalescharge. 13.FundoftheAuthority. 14.ExpenditurebytheAuthority. 15.Powertoacceptgifts. 16.Powertoborrowandinvest. 17.Exemptionfromtax. 18.DutytobeFinanciallyPrudent.

PARTVI

Information,Notices,etc.

19.Powertorequestforinformation. 20.Restrictionondisclosureofinformation. 21.Serviceofnotices. 22.Serviceofdocuments.

PARTVII

MiscellaneousProvisions.

23.Powertoacquireland 24.LimitationofsuitsagainsttheAuthority. 25.RestrictiononexecutionagainstpropertyoftheAuthority. 26.IndemnificationofOfficers. PARTVIII InvestigationandEnforcement

27.Powertoinvestigate,imposefinesandenforce. 28.DirectionsbytheMinister. 29.Investigationofaccidents/AccidentInvestigationBureau. PARTIX TheAuthoritysPowertoregulateCivilAviation

30.Powertoregulateairnavigation. PARTX

FunctionsoftheAuthority

31.FunctionsoftheAuthority. PARTXI

ControlofairTransportUndertaking

32.Licensingofairtransportundertakings. 33.Eligibilityforlicenses,permits,etc. 34.AirOperatorCertificate(AOC)andothersafetycertificates. 35.Variation,suspensionandrevocationoflicenses,permits,etc. 36.SupplementaryProvisionsrelatingtoLicenses,permits,etc. 37.GeneraldutiesinrelationtolicensingfunctionsoftheAuthority. PARTXII

ProvisionofAerodromes,ControlofLandforAviationPurposes,etc.

38.PowerofMinistertoapprovetheestablishmentaerodromes. 39.Eligibilityforanaerodromelicense. 40.DutyoftheAuthoritytoconsiderenvironmentalfactorswhenlicensingaerodromes.. 41.FixingbyReferencetonoisefactors,thechargesforusinglicensedaerodromes. 42.Requirementsforapprovalofaerodromesecurityprogramme. 43.Requirementsforapprovalofairlinesecurityprogramme. 44.Securitysurveys,audits,testsandinspections. 45.Securitychecksofpersonsandbaggage. 46.Obstructionsnearaerodromes. 47.Trespassonaerodromes,etc. PARTXIII SpecialProvisionsastoTrespass,Nuisance,SalvageandPatents,etc

48.CarriersLiability. 49.Actionsintrespass,nuisanceanddamagefromaircraft. 50.Applicationtoaircraftoflawofwreckandsalvage. 51.Patentclaims. 52.Infringementofpatent. 53.Detentionofaircraft. PARTXIV Offences

54.Offences. 55.Dangerousflying. 56.HijackingandInterference. 57.Offencesofendangeringsafety,destroyingordamagingofanaircraftinflight,etc. 58.Prohibitionofunrulyandindecentconduct. 59.Offencesataerodromes. 60.Destructionof,ordamagesto,airnavigationandotherfacilities. 61.Dutiesofoperatorsandpersonnel. 62.Transportationofdangerousgoods. 63.FederalHighCourttotryoffences. PARTXV General

64.PoweroftheAuthoritytomakerulesforprotectingpublichealth. 65.Emergencypowersforprotectingpublichealth. 66.PowerofMinistertomakeordersinemergency. 67.DesignationofessentialServices. 68.BilateralexchangesofSafetyoversightresponsibilities. 69.Regionalcooperativeaviationsafetyagreement. 70.Aviationsafeguards. 71.Compensationschemesforpassengersandotheralliedaviationservicesconsumers.

72.Regulationofsale,distributionandprovisionofalliedservices. 73.Applicationofcertainconventions. 74.Insurance. 75.Airservicesagreement. 76.Periodicpublicationofaviationpolicy. 77.Repealsandsavingsprovisions. 78.Definitions. 79.ShortTitle. SCHEDULES FIRSTSCHEDULE

ConventionfortheSuppressionofUnlawfulSeizureofAircraft SECONDSCHEDULE

ConventionfortheUnificationofcertainRulesrelatingtoInternationalCarriagebyAir (Montreal,1999) THIRDSCHEDULE

ModificationtotheConventionfortheUnificationofcertainRulesrelatingtoInternationalCarriageby Air FOURTHSCHEDULE

ConventiononInternationalRecognitionofRightsinAircraft,1948 FIFTHSCHEDULE SIXTHSCHEDULE

SupplementaryProvisionswithrespecttotheProceedingsoftheBoardandothermatters ___________________________

AnActtorepealtheCivilAviationActCap.51LawsoftheFederationofNigeria,1990asamendedand toreenacttheCivilAviationActtoprovidefortheregulationofCivilAviation,establishmentofthe NigerianCivilAviationAuthority;andforrelatedmatters ENACTEDbytheNationalAssemblyoftheFederalRepublicofNigeria PARTI [Commencement] [14thNovember,2006]

ControlofAirNavigation

1.Controlandsupervisionofcivilaviation TheMinistershallberesponsiblefortheformulationofpoliciesandstrategiesforthepromotionand encouragementofCivilAviationinNigeriaandthefosteringofsoundeconomicpoliciesthatassurethe provisionofefficientandsafeservicesbyaircarriersandotheraviationandalliedserviceprovidersas wellasgreateraccesstoairtransportinasustainablemannerandtoassistwithensuringthatNigerias obligationsunderinternationalagreementsareimplementedandadheredto. PARTII

TheNigerianCivilAviationAuthority

2.EstablishmentoftheNigerianCivilAviationAuthority (1)ThereisestablishedabodytobeknownastheNigerianCivilAviationAuthority(inthisActreferred toastheAuthority). (2)TheAuthority: (a) (b) (c) 3. shallbeabodycorporatewithperpetualsuccessionandacommonseal; maysueorbesuedinitscorporatename;and mayacquire,holdordisposeofpropertywhethermoveableorimmovable. PARTIII

TheGoverningBoardoftheAuthority

MembershipoftheGoverningBoard

(1)TheAuthorityshallhaveaGoverningBoard(inthisActreferredtoastheBoard)whichshallconsist of: (a) (b) achairman; onerepresentativenotbelowtherankofaDirectorofthefollowingMinistries (i) theFederalMinistryofAviationortheMinistryforthetimebeingresponsiblefor Aviation, theFederalMinistryofDefenceortheMinistryforthetimebeingresponsiblefor Defence,and theFederalMinistryofCommunicationsortheMinistryforthetimebeingresponsible forCommunications,

(ii)

(iii)

(c) (d)

fourpersonswithcognateexperienceinaviation;and theDirectorGeneraloftheAuthority

(2)TheChairmanandmembersoftheBoardotherthantheDirectorGeneralshallbeappointedonpart timebasisbythePresidentontherecommendationoftheMinister. (3)TheChairmanandmembersoftheBoardincludingtheDirectorGeneral,shallbepersonsof recognisedexpertknowledge,qualificationandexperienceofnotlessthantenyearsinoneormoreof thefollowingfields (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) AeronauticalEngineering; AviationLaw; AirTransportManagement; AerodromeEngineering; AircraftPiloting;or Telecommunications.

(4)ThesupplementaryprovisionssetoutintheSixthScheduletothisActshallhaveeffectwithrespect totheproceedingsoftheBoardandtheothermatterscontainedtherein. [SixthSchedule]

4.TenureofOffice AmemberoftheBoard,otherthantheDirectorGeneral,shallholdoffice: (a) foratermof4yearsinthefirstinstanceandmaybereappointedforafurthertermof4years andnomore;and (b) onsuchtermsandconditionsasmaybespecifiedintheletterofappointment.

5.CessationofOffice (1) NotwithstandingtheprovisionsofSection4ofthisAct,apersonshallceasetoholdofficeasa memberoftheBoardif (a) (b) (c) (d) hebecomesbankrupt,suspendspaymentorcompoundswithhiscreditors heisconvictedofafelonyoranyoffenceinvolvingdishonestyorfraud hebecomesofunsoundmindorisincapableofcarryingonhisduties heisguiltyofaseriousmisconductinrelationtohisduties:

(e)

inthecaseofapersonpossessedofprofessionalqualification,heisdisqualifiedorsuspended frompractisinghisprofessioninanypartoftheworldbyanorderofacompetentauthority:or heresignshisappointmentbyaletteraddressedtothePresident.

(f)

(2)AmemberoftheBoard,otherthantheDirectorGeneral,mayberemovedasthePresident;onthe recommendationoftheMinisteriftheMinisterissatisfiedthatitisnotintheinterestoftheAuthority orthepublicforthemembertocontinueinoffice. (3)IfamemberoftheBoardceasestoholdofficeforanyreasonwhatsoeverbeforetheexpirationof thetermforwhichheisappointed,anotherpersonrepresentingthesameinterestasthatmembershall beappointedtotheBoardfortheunexpiredterm. 6.Allowances,expenses,etc.,ofChairmanandmembers TheChairmanandmembersoftheBoardshallbepaidsuchallowances,expensesandbenefitsin accordancewithextantFederalGovernmentFinancialGuidelines. 7.FunctionsoftheBoard TheBoardshall (a)fixtermsandconditionsofserviceincludingremunerationoftheemployeesoftheAuthorityin accordancewiththeprovisionofSalaryandWagesCommission; (b)receiveandreviewannualreportsfromtheManagementoftheAuthorityandsubmitsametothe PresidentandtheNationalAssembly,throughtheMinister,notlaterthan30thJuneineachyearand thereportshallbeontheactivitiesoftheAuthorityduringtheimmediatelyprecedingcalendaryearand shallincludeacopyoftheauditedaccountsoftheAuthorityforthatcalendaryear; (c)submitnotlaterthan30thSeptemberineachyeartotheMinisteranestimateoftheexpenditure andincomeoftheAuthorityforthenextsucceedingyear;and (d)causetobekept,properaccountsoftheAuthorityinrespectofeachyearandproperrecordsin relationtheretoandshallcausetheaccountstobeauditednotlaterthan6monthsaftertheendof eachyearbyauthorityappointedfromthelistandinaccordancewiththeguidelinessuppliedbythe AuditorGeneraloftheFederation. PARTIV

StaffoftheAuthority.

8.DirectorGeneraloftheAuthority (1)ThereshallbefortheAuthorityaDirectorGeneralwhoshallbeappointedbythePresident,onsuch termsandconditionsasstipulatedintheAct,subjecttotheconfirmationbytheSenate.

(2)TheDirectorGeneralshallbeprimarilyresponsibleforthefosteringofthesafetyofCivilAviationin Nigeriaandshallbe (a) (b) (c) thechiefexecutiveandaccountingofficeroftheAuthority responsibleforthedaytodayadministrationoftheAuthority appointedforatermof5yearsinthefirstinstanceandmaybereappointedforafurtherterm of5yearsandnomore:and apersonwhopossessesrelevantandadequateprofessionalqualificationandshallhavebeenso qualifiedforaperiodofnotlessthan15years.

(d)

(3)TheDirectorGeneralmaybesuspendedorremovedfromofficebythepresidentifhe (a) (b) hasdemonstratedinabilitytoeffectivelyperformthedutiesofhisoffice: hasbeenabsentfrom5(five)consecutivemeetingsoftheBoardwithouttheconsentofthe Chairmanunlessheshowsgoodreasonforsuchabsence; isguiltyofseriousmisconductinrelationtohisdutiesasDirectorGeneral; inthecaseofapersonpossessedofprofessionalqualifications,heisdisqualifiedorsuspended frompractisinghisprofessioninanypartoftheworldbyanorderofacompetentauthority;or isguiltyofaconflictofinterestasstipulatedinSection10ofthisAct.

(c) (d)

(e)

(4)TheDirectorGeneralshallnotberemovedfromofficeexceptinaccordancewiththeprovisionsof thisAct. 9.AppointmentofsecretaryandotherstaffbytheAuthority (1)TheBoardshallappointfortheAuthorityaSecretarywhoshall (a) (b) bealegalpractitionerandshallhavebeensoqualifiedforaperiodofnotlessthan12years; conductthecorrespondenceoftheBoardandkeeptheofficialsealandrecordsofthe Authority;and performsuchotherfunctionsastheBoardortheDirectorGeneral,mayfromtimetotime assigntohim.

(c)

(2)TheAuthorityshallappointsuchnumberofemployeesasmaybeexpedientandnecessaryforthe properandefficientperformanceofitsfunctionsunderthisAct. (3)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofsubsections(1)and(2)ofthissection,theAuthorityshallhave powertoappointeitherdirectlyoronsecondmentfromanypublicserviceintheFederationorofa

State,suchnumberofstaffasmay,initsopinionberequiredtoassistitinthedischargeofanyofthe AuthoritysfunctionsunderthisAct. (4)Nothinginsubsection(3)ofthissectionshallprecludetheAuthorityfromappointingpersonsfrom outsidethepublicserviceoftheFederationofaState. 10.Conflictofinterest (1)TheMinisterofAviation,MembersoftheGoverningBoard,DirectorGeneralandemployeesofthe MinistryofAviationandtheAuthorityshallnotcontrol,manageoroperateanyaviationenterprisewhile inoffice. (2)Anyofthepersonsspecifiedinsubsection1,havingafinancialinterestinanyaviationenterprise shallmakefulldisclosureofsuchinteresttotheirrespectiveappointingauthorities. (3)Anyofthepersonsmentionedinsubsection(1)aboveisprohibitedfromparticipatinginanyaction ordecisionthatmay,whetherdirectlyorindirectly,affecttheirfinancialinterest(s)inanyaviation enterprise. 11.PensionsActNo.2,2004 (1)ServiceintheAuthorityshallbeapprovedserviceforthepurposeofthePensionReformActorany otherActforthetimebeinginforce. [2004No.2.] (2)TheofficersandotherpersonsemployedintheAuthorityshallbeentitledtopensions,gratuitiesand otherretirementbenefitsinconformitywithprovisionsofthePensionsReformAct. (3)Nothinginsubsections(1)and2)ofthissectionshallpreventtheappointmentofapersontoany officeontermswhichmayprecludethegrantofapension,gratuityorotherretirementbenefitsin respectofthatoffice. (4)ForthepurposesoftheapplicationoftheprovisionsofthePensionsAct,anypowerexercisable thereunderbyaMinisterorotherauthority(otherthanthepowertomakeregulationsthePensions Act)isherebyvestedinandshallbeexercisablesolelybytheBoard. PARTV

FinancialProvisions

12.Airticketandcargosalescharge (1)Thereshallcontinuetobea5%airticketcontract,charterandcargosaleschargetobecollectedby theairlinesandpaidovertotheAuthority.

(2)TheAirTicketandCargoSaleschargemaybereviewedbytheAuthorityinconsultationwiththe stakeholdersfromtimetotime. (3)Fundsaccruingfromthesaidchargeshallbesharedinthefollowingmanner: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) theNigeriaCivilAviationAuthority58%; NigerianAirspaceManagementAgency23%; NigerianMeteorologicalAgency9%; NigerianCollegeofAviationTechnology7%; AccidentInvestigationBureau3%;

Providedthatifanyoftheabovelistedagenciesisprivatizeditshallimmediatelyceasetoshareinthe fundsasaforesaidandtheMinistermaybyregulationspecifyhowtheshareofsuchprivatizedagency shallbeappliedordisbursed. 13.FundoftheAuthority ThereshallbeestablishedandmaintainedfortheAuthorityafundintowhichshallbepaidandcredited (a) (b) allsubventionsandbudgetaryallocationfromtheGovernmentoftheFederation; allfeesandfundsinrespectofservicesprovidedbytheAuthority,andaccruingfromthegrant of (i)AirTravelOrganizersLicense, (ii)AirTransportLicense/AirlineOperatingPermit/Permitfornoncommercialflights, (iii)AirOperatorCertificate, (iv)calibrationofnavigationalaidswhereapplicable, (v)personnellicenses, (vi)58%oftheairticketandcargoandchartersaleschargeimposedinsection12ofthisAct, (vii)ApprovedMaintenanceOrganization(AMO)approval, (viii)Aircraftregistrationandcertification, (ix)CertificateofAirworthiness(issueandrenewal), (x)rentalofproperty,plantandequipment, (xi)medicalexaminationfees,whereapplicable,

(xii)proceedsfromsalesofinformationandpublications, (xiii)contractregistrationfees, (xiv)anylicense,certificates,permits,contractsorleasesissuedpursuanttotheprovisionsof thisAct, (xv)registrationoflegalinstrumentsandinterests, (xvi)Aerodrome,HeliportandHelipadOperatingLicense, (xvii)aviationheightclearance, (xviii)AviationTrainingOrganizationsand (xix)registrationofagencies. (c)allfinespayableforviolationofcivilaviationregulations,rulesandorders; (d)allsumsaccruingtotheAuthoritybywayofgifts,endowments,bequests,grantsorother contributionsbypersonsandorganizations; (e)returnsoninvestments; (f)foreignaidandassistance;and (g)allothersumswhichmay,fromtimetotime,accruetotheAuthority. 14.ExpenditurebytheAuthority TheDirectorGeneraloftheAuthorityshall,fromtimetotime,applythefundsoftheAuthorityto (a)thecostofadministrationandmaintenanceoftheAuthority; (b)publiciseandpromotetheactivitiesoftheAuthority; (c)payallowances,expensesandotherbenefitsofmembersoftheBoardandCommitteesoftheBoard; (d)paythesalaries,allowancesandbenefitsofemployeesoftheAuthority; (e)payotheroverheadallowances,benefitsandotheradministrativecostsoftheAuthority;and (f)undertakesuchotheractivitiesasareconnectedwithalloranyofthefunctionsoftheAuthority underthisAct. 15.Powertoacceptgifts (1)TheAuthoritymayacceptgiftsofland,moneyorotherpropertyonsuchtermsandconditions,if any,asmaybespecifiedbythepersonororganizationmakingthegift.

(2)TheAuthorityshallnotacceptanygiftiftheconditionsattachedbythepersonororganizations makingthegiftareinconsistentwiththefunctionsoftheAuthorityunderthisAct. 16.Powertoborrowandinvest (1)Subjecttoallapplicablelaws,theBoardmay,fromtimetotime,borrowbyoverdraftorotherwise, suchmoneyastheAuthority,mayrequirefortheperformanceofitsfunctionsunderthisAct. (2)TheBoardshallnot,withouttheapprovalofthePresidentborrowmoney,whichexceeds,atany time,thelimitsetbytheGovernmentoftheFederation. (3)Notwithstandingsubsection(1)ofthissection,wherethesumtobeborrowedisinforeigncurrency, theBoardshallnotborrowthesumwithoutthepriorapprovalofthePresident (4)TheBoardmay,subjecttotheprovisionsofthisActandtheconditionsofanytrustinrespectofany property,investalloranyofitsfundsinaccordancewithanygeneralguidelinesapprovedbythe President. (5)TheBoardmayinvestfundsinsuchsecuritiesasitdeemsfitandproper. 17.Exemptionfromtax (1)TheAuthorityshallbeexemptedfromthepaymentoftenementratesandincometax. (2)Theprovisionofanyenactmentrelatingtothetaxationofcompaniesortrustfundsshallnotapplyto theAuthority. 18.Dutytobefinanciallyprudent (1)TheDirectorGeneralshallconducttheAuthoritysaffairswithprudenceandduediligencetoensure thattheAuthoritydoesnotbecomeinsolvent. (2)TheAuthorityshallstrivetorecoverthewholeofitscostsandtoachievereasonablereturnson capitalandinvestment. PARTVI

Information,Notices,etc.

19.PowertoRequestforInformation (1)Forthepurposeofobtainingrequiredinformationfortheproperdischargeofthefunctions conferreduponitbythisAct,anyauthorizedofficeroftheAuthoritymaybynotice,inwriting (a)requireanypersonwhoundertakesthebusinessofairtransportincludingcarriageofpassengersor goodsinanaircraftforreward,tofurnishsuchinformationrelatingtosuchbusinessandflightsasmay bespecifiedinthenotices;and

(b)specifythetimesandtheformandmannerinwhich,anyinformationrequiredunderparagraph(a) ofthissubsectionshallbefurnished. (2)IncarryingoutthefunctionsconferredontheAuthority,anauthorizedofficeroftheAuthorityshall haveunrestrictedaccesstothebusinesspremises,aircraft,structuresandotherapparatususedbyany operatorforthepurposeofairtransportorrelatedoperations. (3)Inthissection,authorisedofficermeanstheDirectorGeneraloranyotherofficeroftheAuthority specificallyorgenerallyauthorisedbytheDirectorGeneraltocarryoutthefunctionsoftheAuthority underthisAct. 20.RestrictiononDisclosureofInformation (1)Noestimates,returnsorinformationrelatingtoanairtransportundertakingobtainedunderthe foregoingprovisionsofthisAct,shall,withoutthepriorconsentinwritingofthepersoncarryingonthe undertakingwhichisthesubjectoftheestimates,returns,orinformation,bedisclosedexcept (a)inaccordancewithdirectionsgivenbytheAuthorityforthepurposeoftheexerciseofanyofits functionsunderthisAct;or (b)forthepurposesofanyproceedingsunderthisAct. (2)Anypersonwhodisclosesanyestimates,returnsoranyinformationincontraventionofsubsection1 ofthissection,commitsanoffenceandisliableonconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotlessthan1 monthorafinenotlessthanN25,000.00orboth. 21.ServiceofNotices (1)AnynoticerequiredorauthorisedunderthisActtobeservedonanypersonmaybeservedeitherby (a)deliveringittothepersonorhisagentsorservants; (b)leavingitatthepersonsproperaddress;or (c)postingittothepersonsprincipalofficebyregisteredpostorcourier. (2)Anynoticerequiredorauthorisedtobeserveduponabodycorporateshallbedeemedtohavebeen dulyservedifitisservedonadirectorofortheSecretarytothebodycorporate. (3)Forthepurposesofthissection,theproperaddressofanypersononwhomsuchanoticeistobe servedshall (a)inthecaseofabodycorporate,bethatoftheregisteredorprincipalofficeofthebodycorporate; and (b)inanyothercase,bethelastknownaddressoftheperson. 22.ServiceofDocuments

Anotice,summonsorotherdocumentrequiredorauthorisedtobeservedupontheAuthorityunder theprovisionsofthisActshallbeservedbydeliveringsametotheofficeoftheDirectorGeneralofthe AuthoritysituateattheHeadquartersoftheAuthority. PARTVII

MiscellaneousProvisions

23.PowertoAcquireLand (1)TheAuthority,maysubjecttotheLandUseAct,acquireanylandforthepurposeofdischargingits functionsunderthisAct. (2)IfthereisanyhindranceintheacquisitionofanylandbytheAuthorityunderthisAct(includingany failurebytheAuthoritytoreachanagreementastotheamounttobepaidinrespectofthe acquisition),theAuthoritymayapplytotheMinisterforadeclarationundersubsection(3)ofthis section. (3)TheMinisteronreceivinganapplicationfromtheAuthorityandaftersuchenquiryashemaythink fit,mayrequesttheGovernoroftheStateinwhichthelandissituatedtodeclarethatthelandis requiredfortheserviceoftheAuthorityandaccordinglyforanoverridingpublicpurpose. (4)Whereadeclarationismadeundersubsection(3)ofthissection,thelandtowhichthedeclaration relatesshallbedeemedtobelandrequiredforthepublicpurposeoftheFederationwithinthemeaning oftheLandUseActandtheAuthorityshallacquirethelandaccordingly. (5)Whereadeclarationhasbeenmadeundersubsection(3)ofthissectioninrespectofanylandand (a)thelandhasbeenacquiredpursuanttosubsection(4)ofthissection;or (b)theGovernoroftheStatewherethelandissituatedissatisfiedthattherearenorightssubsistingin respectoftheland, theGovernormayvestthelandintheAuthoritybyissuingacertificateofoccupancyinrespectthereof, infavourandinthenameoftheAuthority. (6)Thecompensation,ifany,payableundertheLandUseActfortherevocationofanyrightsrelatingto theland,whereapplicable,shallinthefirstinstancebepaidbytheFederalGovernment,butthe AuthorityshallrefundtotheFederalGovernmentanycompensationsopaidandallincidentalexpenses incurredbytheGovernment. (7)Aplanofanylandreferredtoinsubsection(2)ofthissection (a)containingmeasurementsoftheboundariesoftheland; (b)showingtherelationshipofthelandtoanysufficientidentifyingmark(s);and

(c)signedbyalicensedsurveyorandtheDirectorGeneral, shallbesufficientdescriptionofthelandforthepurposeofanapplicationunderthatsubsection. 24.LimitationofsuitsagainsttheAuthority (1)Notwithstandinganythingcontainedinanyotherlaworenactment,nosuitshalllieagainstthe Authority,amemberofitsBoard,itsDirectorGeneral,oranyotheremployeeoftheAuthorityforany actdoneinpursuanceorexecutionofanypublicdutyunderthisActoranylaworenactment,orin respectofanyallegedneglectordefaultintheexecutionofanypublicdutyunderthisActorsuchlawor enactment,unlessitiscommencedwithinone(1)yearnextaftertheact,neglectordefaultcomplained of,orinthecaseofacontinuanceofdamageorinjury,withinone(1)yearaftertheceasingthereof. (2)NosuitshallbecommencedagainsttheAuthority,amemberofitsBoard,itsDirectorGeneralorany employeeoftheAuthority,beforetheexpirationofaperiodofone(1)monthafterwrittennoticeof intentiontocommencethesuitshallhavebeenservedupontheAuthoritybytheintendingplaintiffor hisagent;andthenoticeshallclearlyandexplicitlystatethecauseofaction,theparticularsoftheclaim, thenameandplaceofabodeoftheplaintiffandthereliefsought. 25.RestrictiononExecutionagainstPropertyoftheAuthority (1)InanyactionorsuitagainsttheAuthority,noexecutionorattachmentorprocessinthenature thereofsaveagarnisheeprocessshallbeissuedagainsttheAuthority. (2)Anysumofmoney,whichmaybytheJudgmentofanycourtbeawardedagainsttheAuthority,shall, subjecttoanydirectiongivenbyacompetentcourtwherenoticeofappealofthesaidjudgmenthas beengiven,bepaidfromthefundoftheAuthority. 26.IndemnificationofOfficers AmemberoftheBoard,theDirectorGeneraloremployeeoftheAuthorityshallbeindemnifiedbythe Authorityagainstanycivilproceedingbroughtagainsthimarisingfromthelawfuldischargeofanyof thefunctionsortheexerciseofanyofthepowersconferredontheAuthorityunderthisActorany otherenactment. PARTVIII

InvestigationandEnforcement

27.Powertoinvestigate,imposefinesandenforce (1)TheAuthorityshallhavepowertocarryoutinvestigationsintocomplaintsandoccurrences,savefor accidentsandseriousincidents,afterduenoticetothepersonconcerned. (2)IftheAuthorityissatisfiedaftersuchhearingthatsuchpersonisviolatinganyprovisionsofthisAct, regulations,rulesororders,asthecasemaybe,itshallbyorderrequirethepersontotakesuchaction

consistentwiththeprovisionofthisAct,regulations,rulesorordersasmaybenecessaryintheopinion oftheAuthoritytopreventfurtherviolationoftheprovisionsofthisAct,regulations,rulesororders. (3)TheAuthorityshallhavepowertotakeallstepsreasonablynecessary,includingthepowertoground anyaircraftandtosealthepremisesofanyairtransportserviceproviderorproviderofalliedaviation service,inordertoensurecompliancewiththeprovisionsofthisActandtheregulations,rulesand ordersmadepursuanttoit. 28.DirectionsbytheMinister (1)TheMinistermayafterconsultationwiththeAuthoritygivesuchdirections,notinconsistentwiththe provisionsofthisAct,totheAuthorityonmattersofpolicy (a)intheinterestsofnationalsecurity; (b)inconnectionwithanymatterappearingtohimtoaffecttherelationsofNigeriawithacountryor territoryoutsideNigeria; (c)inordertodischargeorfacilitatethedischargeofanobligationbindingonNigeriabyvirtueofits beingamemberofaninternationalorganizationorapartytoaninternationalagreement; (d)inordertoobtainorfacilitatetheattainmentofanyotherobjectofwhichisinhisopinion appropriateinviewofthefactthatNigeriaisamemberofaninternationalorganizationorapartytoan internationalagreement;or (e)inordertoenableNigeriabecomeamemberofaninternationalorganizationorapartytoan internationalagreement. (2)TheAuthorityintheexerciseofitsfunctionsandpowersshallbeguidedbysuchdirections. (3)TheAuthorityshallfurnishtheBoardwithsuchinformationorfacilitiesforobtaininginformation withrespecttoitsactivitiesastheMinistermayfromtimetotimerequire. 29.InvestigationofAccidents/AccidentInvestigationBureau (1)ThereisestablishedanAccidentInvestigationBureauhereinafterinthisActreferredtoasthe Bureauwhichshallbeabodycorporatewithpowertosueandbesuedinitscorporatenameexcept formattersassociatedwithaccidentreportsandtoacquire,holdanddisposeofpropertywhether movableorimmovable. (2)TheBureaushallbeanautonomousagencyreportingtothePresidentthroughtheMinister. (3)(a)TheBureaushallbeheadedbyaCommissionerofAccidentinvestigationwhoshallbeappointed bythePresidentontherecommendationoftheMinister. (b)TheCommissionerofAccidentInvestigation,whoshallbetheChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheBureau, shallbeappointedforaperiodoffour(4)yearsrenewableonceforanotherperiodoffour(4)years.

(4)TheCommissionerofAccidentInvestigationshallpossesscognateexperienceandqualificationinair accidentinvestigationofnotlessthan12years. (5)ThereshallbeestablishedfortheBureauafundintowhichshallbepaidandcredited (a)allsubventionsandbudgetaryallocationfromtheGovernmentoftheFederation; (b)3%oftheairticketcontractcharterandcargosaleschargeimposedinSection12ofthisAct; (c)allsumsaccruingtotheBureaubywayofgifts,endowments,bequests,grantsorothercontributions bypersonsandorganizations; (d)returnsoninvestments; (e)foreignaidandassistance;and (f)allothersumswhichmay,fromtimetotime,accruetotheBureau. (6)TheservicesofallpersonscurrentlyemployedintheAccidentInvestigationandPreventionBureau oftheMinistryofAviationareherebytransferredtotheBureau, (7)TheCommissionerofAccidentInvestigationmaywiththeapprovaloftheMinisterrecruitsuchstaff asisnecessaryfortheexecutionofitsfunctionsunderthisAct. (8)ThereshallbeappointedfortheBureaualegaladviserwhoshallbeaLegalPractitionerofnotless than10yearspostcallexperience. (9)TheBureauintheexecutionofitsfunctionsunderthisActshallfollowandadheretotheregulations foraccidentinvestigationmadebytheMinster. (10)TheMinistermaymakeregulationsprovidingfortheinvestigationofanyaccidentorincident arisingoutoforinthecourseofairnavigationandeitheroccurringinoroverNigeriaoroccurringto Nigerianaircraftelsewhere. (11)Withoutprejudicetothegeneralityofsubsection(10)ofthissection,theregulationsmadethere undermayinparticularcontainprovisions (a) requiringnoticetobegivenofanysuchaccidentorincidentasaforesaidinsuchmannerandby suchpersonsasmaybeprescribed; applyingforthepurposeofinvestigationsheldwithrespecttoanysuchaccidentorincidentany oftheprovisionsofanylawinforceinNigeriarelatingtotheinvestigationofdeathsor accidents; prohibiting,pendinginvestigation,accesstoorinterferencewithaircrafttowhichanaccidentor incidenthasoccurredandauthorisinganyperson,sofarasmaybenecessaryforthepurposes

(b)

(c)

ofaninvestigation,tohaveaccessto,examine,remove,takemeasuresforthepreservationof, orotherwisedealwith,anysuchaircraft; (d) authorisingorrequiringthecancellation,suspension,endorsementorsurrenderofanylicense orcertificategrantedinNigeriainpursuanceofthisActoranyregulation,orthewithdrawalor suspensionofanyvalidationconferredinNigeriaofalicensegrantedbyacompetentauthority elsewhere,whereitappearsoninvestigationthatthelicense,certificateorvalidationoughtto besodealtwith,andrequiringtheproductionaccordinglyofanysuchlicenseorcertificate; incorporatingtheprovisionsofAnnex13totheConventiononInternationalCivilAviation,

(e)

(12)ThesoleobjectiveoftheinvestigationofanaccidentorseriousincidentunderthisActshallbethe preventionofaccidentsandincidentsanditshallnotbethepurposeofsuchaninvestigationto apportionblameorliability. (13)Onthebasisofthefindingsofaccidentinvestigation,theAuthorityshallbeinformedandthe DirectorGeneralshalltakecorrectiveactionsthat,inthejudgmentoftheAuthority,willpreventsimilar accidentsinthefuture. (14)NotwithstandingtheprovisionsoftheEvidenceAct,thecontentsofanairaccidentinvestigation reportmadepursuanttotheprovisionsofthisActandregulationsmadethereunder,shallnotbe admissibleinevidenceastoformthebasisofliabilityinanycriminalorcivilproceedings. [Cap.E14] PARTIX

TheAuthoritysPowertoregulateCivilAviation.

30.Powertoregulateairnavigation (1)TheAuthoritymaybyregulationmakesuchprovisionasexpedient (a)forcarryingouttheConventiononInternationalCivilAviation(inthissectionreferredtoasthe Convention)concludedatChicagoonthe7thdayofDecember,1444,anyAnnextotheConvention whichrelatestointernationalstandardsandrecommendedpracticesandisadoptedinaccordancewith theConvention,andanyamendmentoftheConventionorofanysuchAnnexwhichismadein accordancewiththeConvention; (b)forcarryingoutanyothertreatyoragreementinthefieldofcivilaviationtowhichNigeriaisaparty; and (c)generallyforregulatingairnavigation. (2)Withoutprejudicetothegeneralityofsubsection(1)ofthissection,thepowersconferredtherein shallincludepowertomakeregulations

(a)fortheregistrationofaircraftinNigeria; (b)fortheprohibitionofaircraftfromflyingunlesscertificatesofairworthinessissuedorvalidated undertheregulationsareinforcewithrespecttothemandexceptuponcompliancewithsuch conditionsastomaintenanceandrepairasmaybeprescribed; (c)forthelicensing,inspectionandregulationofaerodromes,accesstoaerodromesandplaceswhere aircrafthavelanded,fortheinspectionofaircraftfactories,andforprohibitingorregulatingtheuseof aerodromeswhicharenotlicensedinpursuancetotheregulations; (d)forprohibitingpersonsfromengagingin,orbeingemployedinorinconnectionwith,airnavigation insuchcapacitiesasmaybeprescribedunlesstheysatisfytheprescribedrequirements,andforthe licensingofpersonsemployedataerodromesintheinspection,testingorsupervisionofaircraft; (e)astotheconditionsunderwhich,andinparticulartheaerodromestoorfromwhich,aircraft enteringorleavingNigeriamayfly,andastotheconditions,underwhichaircraftmayflyfromonepart ofNigeriatoanother; (f)astotheconditionsunderwhichpassengersandgoodsmaybecarriedbyairandunderwhich aircraftmaybeusedforothergainfulpurposes,andforprohibitingthecarriagebyairofgoodsofsuch classorclassesasmayheprescribed; (g)forminimizingorpreventinginterferencewiththeuseoreffectivenessofapparatususedin connectionwithairnavigation,andforprohibitingorregulatingtheuseofsuchapparatusandthe displayofsignsandlightsliabletoendangeraircraft; (h)generallyforsecuringthesafety,efficiencyandregularityofairnavigationandthesafetyofaircraft andofpersonsandpropertycarriedinaircraft,andforpreventingaircraftfromendangeringother personsandproperty; (i)forrequiringpersonsengagedin,oremployedinorinconnectionwith,airnavigationtosupply meteorologicalinformationforthepurposesofairnavigation; (j)forregulatingthemakingofsignalsandothercommunicationsbyortoaircraftandpersonscarriedin aircraft; (k)forinstitutingandregulatingtheuseofacivilairensignandanyotherensignestablishedbythe Authorityforpurposesconnectedwithairnavigation; (l)forprohibitingaircraftfromflyingoversuchareasinNigeriaasmaybeprescribed; (m)forapplyingtheenactmentsrelatingtocustomsinrelationtoaerodromesandtoaircraftandto personsandpropertycarriedinaircraft; (n)astothemannerandconditionsoftheissue,validation,renewal,extensionorvariationofany certificate,licenseorotherdocumentrequiredbytheregulations(includingtheexaminationsandtests

tobeundergone),andastotheform,custody,production,cancellation,suspension,endorsementand surrenderofanysuchdocument; (o)fortheregistrationofbirthsanddeathsoccurringinaircraftandofparticularsofpersonsmissing fromtheaircraft; (p)forregulatingthechargesthatmaybemadeinrespectofairtrafficcontrolandmeteorological servicesandfortheuseofaerodromeslicensedundertheregulationsandforservicesprovidedatsuch aerodromes; (q)forspecifyingthefeestobepaidinrespectoftheissue,validation,renewal,extensionorvariationof anycertificate,licenseorotherdocumentortheundergoingofanyexaminationortestrequiredby virtueoftheregulationsandinrespectofanyothermatterinrespectofwhichitappearstothe Authoritytobeexpedientforthepurposesoftheregulationstochargefees; (r)forexemptingfromtheprovisionsoftheregulationsoranyofthemanyaircraftorpersonsorclasses ofaircraftsorpersons;astotheconditionsunderwhichnoiseandvibrationmaybecausedbyaircraft onaerodromesprovidedthatnoactionshalllieinrespectofnuisancebyreasononlyofthenoiseand vibrationcausedbyaircraftonanaerodromesolongastheprovisionsoftheregulationsinforceas respectsaerodromesarecompliedwith; (s)astothecircumstancesandconditionsunderwhichitwouldbepermissibletouseaircraftforaerial advertisementandforregulatingadvertisementsbyairtransport,aerodromeandairtrafficcontrol serviceproviders; (t)regardingthedesign,constructionandmodificationofaircraftandallothermattersconnectedwith thedesign,constructionandmaintenanceofaircraft;and (u)regardingsecuritycontrolandscreeningtowhichpassengersandbaggage(whetheraccompaniedor unaccompanied)wouldbesubjectedtobeforeboardingorbeinglaidonanaircraft. (3)TheAuthorityshallhavepowerto (a)freeandunobstructedaccesstoallcivilaviationpersonnel,aircraft,aviationfacilities,toinspect aircraft,aircraftmanufacturersandmaintenancefacilitiesororganizations,trainingfacilities(including simulators),andotherappliancesdesignedforuseinairtransportation,asmaybenecessarytoenable theAuthoritytodeterminetheissuanceorgrantingofacertificateofregistrationorapprovaltosuch aircraft,aircraftmanufacturerandmaintenancefacilityororganizationandotherapplicableappliances; (b)issue,amend,vary,cancel,refuseandsuspendapprovedmaintenanceorganizationcertificatesin conformitywithregulationsmadeunderthisAct; (c)issue,amend,vary,cancel,refuseandsuspendaproductioncertificate; (d)issueorvalidatetypecertificatesandprescribeinsuchcertificates,terms,conditionsandlimitations asarerequiredintheinterestofsafety;

(e)issue,reneworvalidatecertificatesofairworthinessinrespectofanaircraft,andspecifyinsuch certificates,thedurationofsuchcertificates,thetypeofservicesforwhichtheaircraftmaybeusedand suchotherterms,conditionsorlimitationsasarerequiredintheinterestofsafety; (f)issue,amend,vary,cancelandsuspendairworthinessapprovals,licensesandcertificatesin conformitywithregulationsmadeunderthisAct; (g)develop,issueandamendairworthinessdirectives,bulletins,orders,termsandconditionstobring themintoconformitywithairworthinessregulations; (h)establishflightoperations,airworthinessengineeringandairworthinessinspectionorganizations, necessaryfortherequirementsofsafetyofairnavigation; (i)establishapersonnellicensingsystemtolicenseaircraftmaintenancepersonnel,flightcrew,air trafficcontrollers,flightoperationsofficersandsuchotherpersonsengagedintheuseoroperationof aircraft,aircraftfacilities,aerodromesandotheractivitiesrelated,incidentalorsupplementarythereto, inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisAct,regulationsandthelicensingrequirementsspecifiedin Annex1oftheChicagoConvention; (j)specify,monitorandsupervisetheconditionsunderwhichanaircraftmaycarrypassengers,mailand cargoorbeusedforotherproposes,andprohibitanaircraftfromthecarriageofsuchclassesofgoods astheAuthoritymayprescribefromtimetotime; (k)certify/grantlicensesinrespectofaerodromesandcertifyairways,navigationalapproachesand landingaidsinNigeriatoensuresafetyofairnavigation; (l)prohibitandregulatetheinstallationofanystructure,whichbyvirtueofitsheightorpositionis consideredtoendangerthesafetyofairnavigation; (m)instituteandregulatetheuseofcivilairensignandotherensignestablishedforpurposesconnected withairnavigationinNigeria; (n)regulatetheactivitiesofairnavigationserviceprovidersinaccordancewithICAOStandardsand RecommendedPracticesandnationallaws; (o)regulateandparticipateinaeronauticalsearchandrescueoperations; (p)determinetheneedforcommercialairtransportoperations; (q)regulatethestandardsfortheprovisionsofairtrafficservicesandprescribeairtrafficregulations, rulesorconditionsonaircraftflights(includingsafealtitudes)forthepurposeofnavigating,protecting andidentifyingaircraft,protectingindividualsandpropertyongroundandpreventingcollisionbetween aircraftandlandorwatervehiclesandbetweenanaircraftandairborneobjects; (r)regulatethestandardsfortheprovisionofaeronauticalmeteorologicalservicesforthesafeconduct ofcivilaviationoperations;

(s)regulatethestandardsfortheprovisionofcivilaviationsecurityinNigeria. (4)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofsubsections(1)and(3)ofthissection,theAuthorityshallhaveand exercisethepowersgenerallyto (a)regulate,superviseandmonitortheactivitiesofNigerianandForeigncarriers,travelandother aviationagentsoperatinginNigeria,andtokeeparegisterinrespectthereof; (b)requireperiodicstatistical/financialandspecialreturnsandspecialreportsfromanyaircarrier, prescribethemannerandforminwhichsuchreportsorreturnsshallbemade,andrequirefromanyair carrierspecificanswerstoquestionsuponwhichitdeemsinformationmaybenecessary; (c)prescribetheformoffinancialrecordsandmemorandatobekeptbyaircarriersincludingaccounts, recordsandmemorandaofthemovementoftrafficandthereceiptofandexpenditureofmoneyand lengthoftimesuchaccounts,recordsandmemorandamaybepreserved; (d)requireeveryNigerianandForeigncarriertotheandkeepopenforpublicinspection,tariffsshowing allrates,faresandchargeschargedbyit,insuchformandmannerasmaybeprescribedbythe Authorityfromtimetotime,andtoapproveorrejecttariffssofiledwhichareinconsistentwith approvedratesspecifiedbytheAuthorityundertheprovisionsofthisAct,regulations,rulesandorders madethereunder: Providedthattherates,faresandchargesshowninanytariffshallinthefirstinstancebedenominated inlocalcurrency,withoutprejudicetothesebeingdenominatedinforeigncurrenciesinthecaseof foreigncarriers; (e)requireanaircarriertomaintainreasonableandadequateratesofcompensationandother conditionsofserviceforitsemployeessoastobringthemintoconformitywithprevailinglabour practicesintheindustry; (f)requireadomesticaircarriertosubmitannuallyandatsuchothertimesasitmaydeemfit,alist showingthenamesofitsshareholdersoranypersonholdingmorethan5percentofthesharesinthe aircarriertogetherwiththenamesofanypersononwhosebehalfsuchsharesareheld; (g)requireeveryNigeriancarriertofilewithitatruecopyofeverycontractoragreementaffectingair transportationoranymodificationorcancellationthereof,betweentheaircarrierandanyotherair carrierorotherbodies,forleases,poolingorapportioningearnings,losses,traffic,serviceorequipment orrelatingtoestablishmentoftransportationfares,chargesorclassifications,orforpreservingand improvingsafety,preventingorotherwiseeliminatingdestructive,oppressiveorwastefulcompetition orforanyothercooperativeworkingarrangement; (h)disapproveofsuchcontractoragreementdescribedinparagraph(g)whetherornotpreviously approvedthatisfoundtobeadversetothepublicinterestortobeinviolationoftheprovisionsofthis Act,regulations,rulesandordersmadebytheAuthorityunderthisAct;

(i)investigateanddetermineuponitsowninitiativeoruponreceiptofacomplaintbyanyaircarrier,air travelagent,consumerofairtransportserviceorotheralliedaviationserviceprovider,whetheranyair carrier,airtravelagentorproviderofanyotheralliedaviationservicehasbeenorisengagedinunfairor deceptivepracticesorunfairmethodsofcompetitioninairtransportation,thesaleofticketsthereofor intheprovisionofotheralliedaviationserviceandordersuchaircarrier,airtravelagentorotherallied aviationserviceprovidertodesistfromsuchpracticesormethodsofcompetition; (j)establishproceduresforinvestigationanddeterminationofrequestsorapplicationsforspecial operatingauthorisations;suchproceduresmayincludewrittennoticetoholdersofairoperators certificatestomakesubmissionswhichmaybeheardorallyinsupportofsuchapplicationaswillnot undulydelaytheissuanceofthespecialoperatingauthorisation,takingintoconsiderationthedegreeor emergencyinvolved; (k)participateinandadvisetheMinisterontechnicalmattersincludingBilateralAirServices Agreements,andgenerallyonactivitiesofinternationalaviationorganizations; (l)settrainingstandardsforandapproveairtransporttraininginstitutions; (m)instituteprogrammesfortheprotectionofconsumerinterests; (n)specifythefeestobepaidfortheissue,validation,renewal,extensionorvariationofanycertificate, licenseorotherdocumentissuedpursuanttothisActortheundergoingofanyexaminationortest requiredwhichmaybeexpedientforthepurposeoftheregulationoffeescharged; (o)prescribetheminimuminsurancecovertobetakenoutbyanyairoperatorcertificateholder, aerodromeoperatororairtrafficcontrolserviceprovidertakingintoaccount,asthebasisforsuch minimum,therespectiveriskinvolvedinsuchoperations; (p)ensurethattheextentofinsurancecoverundertakenbyanyholdershallnotbelessthanthat prescribedbytheAuthority; (q)fixandimposechargesinrespectofthegrantofanylicense,permit,certificateorother authorisationtoanypersonunderthisActorregulationsmadepursuanttheretoandinrespectofthe registrationofaircraftsormortgagesinrespectthereof,approvals,consentsandanyotherformof benefitconferredonanypersonpursuanttothisActortheregulationsmadepursuantthereto; (r)conducteconomicregulationofairlines,aerodromes,airnavigationservices,otheraviationandallied aviationserviceproviders. (5)ThepowersconferredupontheAuthorityunderthissectionincludesthepowerstodevelop,make, issueandreviseregulations,rules,orders,termsandconditionsinrespectofanymatterrelating, incidental,orsupplementalthereto,orsuchmatterastheAuthoritymaydeemnecessaryinthepublic interestandsafetyofairnavigation.

(6)IntheexerciseofthepowersconferreduponitandthedischargeofitsfunctionsinthisAct,the Authority,subjecttotheprovisionsofsection28ofthisAct,shallnotsubmititsdecisionforthe approvaloforbeboundbythedecisionsorrecommendationsofanyperson,bodyororganization,but shallheguidedbysafety,securityandpublicinterestconsiderations. (7)ThepowersconferredonandthefunctionsoftheAuthorityinthisActarevestedontheDirector GeneraloftheAuthoritywhomayexercisethemdirectlyorthroughtheDirectorsinchargeoftheunder listedDirectorates (a)AirWorthinessStandards; (b)AirTransportRegulation; (c)OperationsandTrainingStandards; (d)AerodromeandAirspaceStandards; (e)LicensingStandards; (f)AeromedicalStandards; (g)Legal; (h)FinanceandAccounts; (i)AdministrationandCorporateAffairs; orotherstaffoftheAuthority. (8)TheDirectorGeneralshallestablishthecredentialsoftheSafetyInspectorsoftheAuthority. (9)TheDirectorGeneralmaydelegateanyassignedpowersanddutiestoanyproperlyqualifiedprivate person,subjecttosuchregulation,supervisionandreviewasmaybeprescribedbytheAuthority althoughtheDirectorGeneralshallensurethatsuchfunctionsarenotdelegatedinsuchawaythat aircraftoperators,airportCivilAviationActoperators,aerialworkserviceproviders,generalaviation operatorsandmaintenancefacilityoperators,ineffect,regulatethemselves. (10)RegulationsmadeunderthissectionshallprovidefortheimpositionofPenaltiesforoffences againsttheregulations,includingthesuspensionorrevocationofcertificates,licensesand authorisations,andinthecaseofanyparticularoffencesuchfineasmayfromtimetotimebe prescribedbyregulation9madebytheAuthorityandorimprisonmentforatermnotlessthansix months,and,subjecttoChapterIVoftheConstitutionoftheFederalRepublicofNigeria(whichrelates tofundamentalrights),forthetakingofsuchsteps(includingtheinterceptionofaircraft)asmaybe prescribedasrespectsaircraftflyingoverareasofNigeriaoverwhichflyingisprohibitedbythe regulations.

(11)Regulationsmadeunderthissectionmaymakedifferentprovisionswithrespecttodifferentclasses ofaircraft,aerodromes,personsorpropertyandwithrespecttodifferentcircumstancesbutshall,sofar aspracticable,besoframedasnottodiscriminateinlikecircumstances. (12)Intheexerciseofitspowertomakeregulationsunderthissection,theAuthorityshallconsultwith stakeholdersincludingairlines,aerodromeoperators,airtrafficcontrolserviceproviders,consumers andotherrelevantbodiesandorganizationsintheaviationindustry. PARTX

FunctionsoftheAuthority

31.FunctionsoftheAuthority TheAuthorityshallberesponsiblefor (a)theregistrationofanyaircraftinNigeriaandissuancetotheownerthereof,ofacertificateof registration; (b)theestablishmentandmaintenanceofasystemorregisterforrecordingthetitletooranyinterestin anyaircraftregisteredinNigeria; (c)theprohibitionofanyNigerianorforeignregisteredaircraftfromoperatingwithintheNigerian airspace,unlessacertificateofairworthinessinrespectthereof,isissuedorvalidatedunderthe regulationsinforcewithrespecttotheaircraft: Providedthattheforegoingprohibitionshallnotapplytoaircraftundergoingtestflightsorflightsto placeswhereprescribedmaintenanceorrepairsaretobecarriedout; (d)theinspectionandregulationofaerodromes,inspectionofaircraftfactoriesandfortheprohibition orregulationoftheuseofaerodromeswhicharenotlicensedinpursuanceoftheregulations; (e)theprohibitionofanypersonfromengaginginairnavigationinanycapacitywhatsoeverunlessthe AuthoritydeterminesthatsuchapersonsatisfiestherequirementsofthisActandtheregulationsmade thereunder; (f)ensuringtheefficiencyandregularityofairnavigationandthesafetyofaircraft,personsand propertycarriedinaircraftandforpreventingaircraftfromendangeringpersonsandproperty; (g)theprohibitionofaircraftsfromflyingoversuchareasinNigeriaasmaybeprescribed; (h)theissue,validation,renewal,extensionorvariationofanycertificate,licenseorotherdocument requiredbytheregulations(includingtheexaminationsteststobeundergone)andcustody,and production,cancellation,suspension,endorsementandsurrenderofanysuchdocument; (i)theregistrationofbirthsanddeathsoccurringinaircraftandofparticularsofpersonsmissingfrom aircraft;and

(j)thecollationandmaintenanceofadatabankofaviationandaircraftaccidents,incidents,and occurrencesandpromoteaccidentpreventionprogrammes. PARTXI

ControlofAirTransportUndertaking

32.Licensingofairtransportundertakings (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofsection34ofthisAct (a)noaircraftshallbeusedbyanypersoninNigeriaforflying,whilecarryingpassengersorcargofor reward,onsuchjourneysorclassesofjourneys(whetherbeginningandendingatthesamepointorat differentpoints)orforsuchflyingundertakingforthepurposeofanytradeorbusiness,exceptunder theauthorityofandinaccordancewithalicense,permit,orotherauthorizationissuedtohimbythe Authority. (b)noaircraftshallbeusedbyanypersoninNigeriaforanyotherpurposesaveformilitary,police, customs,orimmigrationoperations,exceptundertheauthorityofandinaccordancewithalicense, permit,orotherauthorisationissuedbytheAuthority. (2)TheAuthoritymaybyregulationsprescribethetypesoflicenses,permits,certificatesorother authorisation,whichmaybeissuedandthetermsandconditionsuponwhichtheymaybeissued. (3)Nothinginthissectionshallrestricttherightofadesignatedairtransportundertaking,havingits principalplaceofbusinessinanycountryoutsideNigeria,toprovidetransportforpassengers,mailor cargo (a)inaccordancewiththetermsofanyagreementforthetimebeinginforcebetweenthegovernment oftheFederalRepublicofNigeriaandthegovernmentofthatcountry;or (b)inaccordancewiththetermsofanypermissiongrantedbytheMinisterpendingthecompletionof thenegotiationsforsuchanagreementreferredtoinParagraph(a). (4)Anapplicationforthegrantofalicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationmustbemadein writingtotheAuthorityandcontainsuchparticularswithrespecttosuchmattersastheAuthoritymay specifyinanoticepublishedintheprescribedmannerandwhereanapplicationismadeforthegrantof anysuchlicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorization,theAuthorityshallsubjecttosubsection(6) ofthissection,eithergrantsuchlicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationtotheapplicantinthe termsrequestedintheapplication,orinthosetermswithsuchmodificationsastheAuthoritythinksfit, orrefusetograntsuchlicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisation. (5)WhereanapplicationismadetotheAuthorityandtheAuthorityissatisfiedthattheapplicanthas metandcompliedwithalltherequirementsnecessaryforgrantofalicense,permit,certificateorother authorisation,theAuthorityshallgivenoticeofsuchcompliancebytheapplicant.

(6)Uponreceiptofthenoticeaforesaid,theAuthoritymayapproveordisapprovethegrantofsuch license,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationandtheAuthorityshallproceedtograntthesaid license,permit,certificateorotherauthorisation; Providedthat,theAuthorityshallnotapproveanyapplicantforthegrantofalicence,permit,certificate orotherauthorisationinrespectofwhomtheAuthorityhasgivennoticethatsuchanapplicanthasmet andcompliedwithalltherequirementsforthegrantofsuchlicense,permit,certificateorother authorisation. 33.Eligibilityforlicenses,permits,etc. (1)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofsection17oftheNigeriaInvestmentPromotionCommissionAct, theAuthorityshallrefusetograntalicensepermit,certificateorotherauthorisationinpursuanceofan applicationifitisnotsatisfiedthat [1995No.16]

(a)theapplicantis (i) (ii) acitizenofNigeria,or beingacompanyorabodycorporate,isregisteredinNigeriaandhasitsprincipalplace ofbusinesswithinNigeria,andiscontrolledbyNigerianationals;

(b)theapplicantis,havingregardto (i) hisandhisemployeesexperienceinthefieldofaviationandhisandthepastactivities generally,and wheretheapplicantisabodycorporate,theexperienceinthefieldofaviationandthe pastactivitiesgenerallyofthepersonsappearingtotheAuthoritytocontrolthatbody,

(ii)

afitpersontooperateaircraftsundertheauthorityofthelicense,permit,certificateorother authorisationwhichtheAuthorityconsidersshouldbegrantedtohiminpursuanceofthe application;or (c)theresourcesoftheapplicantandthefinancialarrangementsmadebyhimareadequatefor discharginghisactualandpotentialobligationsinrespectofthebusinessactivitiesinwhichheis engagedifany,andinwhichhemaybeexpectedtoengageifheisgrantedthelicense,permit, certificateorotherauthorisationwhichtheAuthorityconsidersshouldbegrantedtohiminpursuance oftheapplication. (2)Theprovisionsofsubsection(1)ofthissectionshallnotapplytoanylicense,permit,certificateor otherauthorisationneededbyapersonforthepurposeofoperatinganaircraftforprivateuseonly. 34.AirOperatorCertificate(A.O.C.)andothersafetycertificates

(1)TheAuthorityshallissueAirOperatorsCertificatesandallothercertificatesrelatingtothesafetyof airtransportundertakings. (2)TheAuthorityshallbyregulationprescribetheminimumsafetystandardsandallotherrelevant requirementsforthegrant,issuance,operation,variation,andrenewalofsuchcertificates. (3)TheAuthorityshallbyregulation,issueoperationspecificationsthatdefinetheapprovedterms, conditionsandlimitationsofsuchoperations. (4)TheAuthorityshallbyregulationprescribeconditionsfortherevocation,suspensionorother limitationofAirOperatorCertificates. 35.Variation,suspensionandrevocationoflicenses,permits,etc. (1)Anapplicationforthevariation,suspensionorrevocationofalicence,permit,certificateorother authorisationmaybemadetotheAuthorityatanytimeinsuchmannerandbysuchperson(s)asmay beprescribedinwritingbytheAuthority. (2)TheAuthoritymayatanytimevary,suspendorrevoke,alicence,permit,certificateorother authorisationifitconsidersitappropriatetodoso,whetherornotsuchanapplicationwithrespectto thelicense,permit,certificateorauthorisationhasbeenmadepursuanttosubsection(1)ofthissection. (3)TheAuthoritymayexerciseitspowersundersubsection(2)hereoftorevoke,suspendorvarya license,permit,certificateorauthorisation(whicheverisappropriateinthecircumstances)ifitisnotor isnolongersatisfiedthat (a)theholderofthelicenseis,havingregardto (i) hisandhisemployeesexperienceinthefieldofaviationandhisandtheirpastactivities generally,and wheretheholderofthelicenseisabodycorporate,theexperienceinthefieldof aviationandthepastactivitiesgenerallyofthepersonsappearingtotheAuthorityto controlthatbody,

(ii)

afitpersontooperateairtransportbusinessundertheauthorityofthelicense,permit, certificateorotherauthorisation;or (b)theresourcesoftheholderofthelicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationandthefinancial arrangementsmadebyhimareadequatefordischarginghisactualandpotentialobligationsinrespect ofthebusinessactivitiesinwhichheisengaged; (c)theholderofalicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationsubjecttosection34(2)isacitizen, ofNigeriaorsuchacompanyorbodyasmentionedinparagraph(a)(ii)ofsubsection(1)ofsection33; (4)TheAuthoritymayexerciseitspowersundersubsection(2)hereoftorevoke,suspendorvarya license,permit,certificateorauthorisation(whicheverisappropriateinthecircumstances)ifitisnotor

isnolongersatisfiedthattheholderofalicensehasnotcontravenedanyoftheprovisionsofthisActor anyregulationmadethereunderespeciallyprovisionsandregulationsrelatingtosafetyandsecurityor anyprovisionorregulationthebreachofwhichconstitutesanoffenceunderthisActorsuchregulation. (5)Theprovisionsofsubsections(2)and(3)conferringontheAuthoritypowertorevoke,suspendor varyalicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationshallbeconstruedasconferringonthe Authoritypowertoprovide,byanoticeinwritingservedintheprescribedmannerontheholderofthe license,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationthatthelicense,permit,certificateorother authorisationshallnotbeeffectiveduringaperiodspecifiedinthenotice. (6)TheAuthoritymay,whilealicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationisineffectivebyvirtue ofsuchanotice,byafurthernoticeinwritingservedintheprescribedmannerontheholder,provide thatthelicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationshallbeeffectiveonandafteradatespecified inthefurthernoticebutthefurthernoticeshallnotprejudicetheAuthorityspowerstosuspendthe license,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationagainortorevokeorvaryit. 36.Supplementaryprovisionsrelatingtolicensing,permits,etc. (1)WheretheAuthoritytakesadecisionrefusingtogrant,vary,suspendorrevokealicense,permit, certificateorotherauthorisation,theAuthorityshallsubjecttosubsection(2)below,furnisha statementofthereasonsforthedecisiontotheapplicantforthelicense,permit,certificateorother authorization,orasthecasemaybe,totheholderandtoanyotherpersonwhoinaccordancewith rulesmadepursuanttothisActhasfiledanobjectioninthecaseorrequestedsuchastatement, providedthat,nostatementofreasonsneedbefurnishedinpursuanceofthissubsectioninacasein whichthedecisionistakeninpursuanceofarequestbytheholderofalicense,permit,certificateor otherauthorisationforthevariation,suspensionorrevocationofit. (2)TheAuthoritymayrefrainfromfurnishingastatementofreasonsinpursuanceofsubsection(1)of thissection,ifithasreasontobelievethatitmightadverselyaffectthesecurityinterestsofNigeriaor therelationsofNigeriawithanyothercountry. (3)TheAuthoritymaypublishinsuchmannerasitthinksfitparticularsof,andofitsreasonsfor,any decisiontakenwithrespecttoalicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationoranapplicationfor suchalicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisation. (4)Apersonwho,forthepurposeofobtainingforhimselforanotherpersonalicense,permit, certificateorotherauthorisationorwithregardtoavariationorthecancellationorsuspensionofa license,permit,certificateorotherauthorisationknowinglyorrecklesslyfurnishestotheAuthorityany informationwhichisfalse,commitsanoffenceandliableonconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermof notlessthan6monthsorafineofnotlessthanN500,000.00(FiveHundredThousandNaira)orboth. 37.Generaldutiesinrelationtolicensingfunctionoftheauthority (1)TheAuthorityshallperformitsairtransportlicensingfunctionsinthemannerwhichitconsidersbest toensurethatNigerianregisteredairlinescompeteaseffectivelyaspossiblewithotherairlinesin

providingairtransportservicesoninternationalroutes:andinperformingthosefunctionstheAuthority shallalsohaveregardto (a)anyadvicereceivedfromtheMinisterwithrespecttothelikelyoutcomeofnegotiationswiththe governmentofanyothercountryorterritoryforthepurposeofsecuringanyrightrequiredforthe operationbyanairlineinNigeriaofanyairtransportservicesoutsideNigeria;and (b)theneedtosecurethemosteffectiveuseofaerodromeswithinNigeria. (2)Inconsideringwhethertograntalicense,permit,certificateorotherauthorisation,theAuthority shallhaveregardtotheeffectonexistingairtransportservicesprovidedbyNigerianregisteredairlines, ofauthorisinganynewservicestheapplicantproposestoprovideunderthelicense,permit,certificate orotherauthorisation. (3)Wheretwoormoreapplicantshaveappliedforthesamelicense,permit,certificateorother authorisationunderwhicheachproposestoprovidesimilarservices,theAuthorityshallhaveregardin particulartoanybenefitswhichmayarisefromenablingtwoormoreairlinestoprovidetheservicesin question. PARTXII

ProvisionofAerodromes,ControlofLandforAviationPurposesetc.

38.Powerofministertoapprovetheestablishmentaerodromes (1)TheMinistermayapprovetheestablishmentanddevelopmentofaerodromesanywhereinNigeria. (2)Roads,approaches,apparatus,equipment,buildingsandotheraccommodationsinconnectionto suchaerodromesshallbemaintainedbytheownersinconformitywithrulesandregulationsmade underthisAct. 39.Eligibilityforanaerodromelicense Alicenseforanaerodromeshallnotbegrantedtoanypersonotherthan (a)acitizenofNigeria;or (b)theFederalGovernment,aStateGovernment,aLocalGovernmentoranycompanyorcorporation ownedorcontrolledbyeitherofthesaidGovernments;or (c)acompanyoracorporationregisteredinNigeriaandhavingitsprincipalplaceofbusinessinNigeria. 40.Dutyoftheauthoritytoconsiderenvironmentalfactorswhenlicensingaerodromes TheAuthorityinexercisingitsfunctionsinrelationtothelicensingofaerodromesshallhaveregardto theneedtominimizesofaraspracticableanyadverseeffectthepresenceofsuchaerodromesmay haveontheenvironment.

41.Fixingbyreferencetonoisefactors,thechargesforusinglicensedaerodromes Withoutprejudicetoanypowerofanaerodromeoperatortoenterintoanagreementonsuchtermsas heoritthinksfit,anaerodromeoperatormayforthepurposeofencouragingtheuseofquieteraircraft andofdiminishinginconveniencefromaircraftnoise,fixhisoritschargesbyreference,amongother things,toanyfactormatterrelatingto (a)theamountofnoise,vibrationoremissioncausedbytheaircraftinrespectofwhichthechargesare made;or (b)theextentornatureofanyinconvenienceresultingfromsuchnoise,vibrationoremission. 42.Requirementsforapprovalofaerodromesecurityprogramme (1)Noaerodromeoperatorshallpermithisoritsaerodrometobeusedforoperationofairtransport serviceunlessheorithastheairportsecurityprogrammeapprovedbytheAuthority. (2)Theaerodromeoperator,hisoritsrepresentativesandservantstocomplywiththeprovisionsofthe approvedsecurityprogramme. (3)Everybreachoftheprovisionsoftheapprovedairportsecurityprogrammeshallattractafineofnot lessthanN200,000.00(twohundredthousandnaira), 43.Requirementsforapprovalofairlinesecurityprogramme (1)Noairlineoperatorshalloperateairtransportserviceto,fromandwithinNigeriaunlesshehasa securityprogrammeapprovedbytheAuthority. (2)Theairlineoperator,itsrepresentativesandservantsshallcomplywiththeprovisionsofthe approvedsecurityprogramme. (3)Itshallbethedutyoftheairlineoperator,itsrepresentativesandservantstocomplywiththe provisionsoftheapprovedsecurityprogramme. (4)Everybreachoftheprovisionsoftheapprovedairlinesecurityprogrammeshallattractafineofnot lessthanN200,000.00(twohundredthousandnaira). 44.Securitysurveys,audits,testandinspections TheAuthorityoranyotherpersonauthorisedbyitbygeneralorspecialorderinwritinginthisbehalf may (a)conductsurveysandinspectionsofsecuritymeasuresrelatingtopassengersandtheircabinbaggage, checkedbaggage,cargoandothergoods,accesscontrolsandaerodromedesign;

(b)conductanexercisetochecktheprofessionalefficiencyofthosepersonnelresponsiblefor implementingtheaviationsecurityproceduresandalsototesttheadequacyofsecuritymeasuresat anyaerodromeinNigeria. 45.Securitychecksofpersonsandbaggage (1)Everypersonenteringanaerodromeandeverypersonbeforeproceedingforboardinganaircraft andhishandbaggage,ifany,shallbeliabletobesearchedandshallpermittobesearchedbyan aviationsecurityofficeroranyotherpersonauthorizedinthatbehalfinwritingbytheMinister. (2)Baggageofeverypersonboardinganaircraftandallunaccompaniedbaggageshallbescreenedor subjectedtoprescribedsecuritycontrolbeforetheyareplacedonboardorcarriedonanaircraft. (3)Baggageofeverypersonboardinganaircraftandallunaccompaniedbaggageshallbescreenedor subjectedtoprescribedsecuritycontrolbeforetheyareplacedonboardorcarriedonanaircraft. (4)EverybreachoftheprovisionsofthisSectionshallattractafineofnotlessthanN50,000.00(fifty thousandnaira). 46.Obstructionsnearaerodromes (1)IftheAuthorityissatisfied,withrespecttoanybuildingorstructureinthevicinityofanaerodrome towhichthissectionapplies,thatinordertoavoiddangertoaircraftflyinginthatvicinityindarknessor conditionsofpoorvisibility,provisionoughttobemade(whetherbylightingorotherwise)forgivingto suchaircraftwarningofthepresenceofthatbuildingorstructure,itmaybyorderdirect(subjecttoany conditionsspecifiedintheorder)theoperatoroftheaerodromeandanypersonactingunderthe operatorsinstructions (a)toexecute,install,maintain,operate,andasoccasionrequiresrepairandalter,suchworksand apparatusasmaybenecessaryforenablingsuchwarningtobegiveninthemannerspecifiedinthe order,and (b)sofarasmaybenecessaryforexercisingofthepowersconferredbytheorder,enteruponandpass over(withorwithoutvehicles)anysuchlandasmaybespecifiedintheorder: Providedthat,nosuchordershallbemadeinrelationtoanybuildingorstructureifitappearstothe Authoritythattherehavebeenmade,andarebeingcarriedout,satisfactoryarrangementsforthe givingofsuchwarning. (2)TheAuthorityshall,beforemakinganysuchordercausetobepublished,insuchmannerasitthinks bestforinformingpersonsconcerned,noticeoftheproposaltomaketheorderandoftheplacewhere copiesofthedraftordermaybeobtainedfreeofcharge,andtakeintoconsiderationany representationswithrespecttotheorderwhichmaywithinsuchperiodnotbeinglessthan14 (Fourteen)daysafterthepublicationofthenoticeasmaybespecifiedtherein,bemadetoitbyany personappearingtoittohaveaninterestinanylandwhichwouldbeaffectedbytheorder,andatthe

endofthatperiodtheordermaysubjecttotheprovisionsofthissection,bemadewithsuch modifications(ifany)oftheoriginaldraftastheAuthoritythinksproper. (3)Everysuchordershallprovidethat (a)exceptinacaseofemergency,noworksshallbeexecutedonanylandinpursuanceoftheorder unless,atleast14(fourteen)dayspreviously,theoperatoroftheaerodrometowhichtheorderrelates hasservedinthemannerspecifiedbytheorderontheoccupierofthatland,andoneveryotherperson knownbytheoperatortohaveaninterestintheland,awrittennoticecontainingsuchparticularsofthe natureoftheproposedworks,andthemannerinwhichandthetimeatwhichitisproposedtoexecute them,asmaybespecifiedbytheorder; (b)ifwithin14(fourteen)daysfromtheserviceofthesaidnoticeonanypersonhavingsuchaninterest, theoperatoroftheaerodromereceiveswrittenobjectiononthepartofthatpersontotheproposals containedinthenotice,then,exceptinsofarastheobjectioniswithdrawn,nostepsshallbetakenin pursuanceofthenoticewithoutthespecificauthorityoftheAuthority;and (c)theoperatoroftheaerodrometowhichtheorderrelatestopaytoanypersonhavinganinterestin anylandaffectedbytheorderadequatecompensationforanylossordamagewhichthatpersonmay sufferinconsequenceoftheorder;andforthepurposesofthissubsectionanyexpensereasonably incurredinconnectionwiththelawfulremovalofanyapparatusinstalledinpursuanceofsuchanorder, andsomuchofanyexpenseincurredinconnectionwiththerepair,alteration,demolitionorremovalof anybuilding,structureorerectiontowhichsuchanorderrelatesasisattributabletotheoperationof theorder,shallbedeemedtobelossordamagesufferedinconsequenceoftheorder. (4)Theownershipofanythingshallnotbetakentobeaffectedbyreasononthatitisplacedin,or affixedto,anylandinpursuanceofsuchanorder;and(subjecttotheprovisionsofthenextfollowing subsection)solongasanysuchorderrespectofanaerodromeisinforce,nopersonshall,exceptwith theconsentoftheoperatoroftheaerodrome,willfullyinterferewithanyworksorthingswhich,tothe knowledgeofthatperson,areworksorthingsexecutedorplacedinonoroveranylandinpursuanceof theorder. (5)Anypersonwhocontravenestheprovisionofsubsection(4)ofthissection,commitsanoffenceand isliableonconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotlessthan6monthsorafinenotlessthan N100,000.00orboth;andanypersonwhowillfullyobstructsapersonintheexerciseofanyofthe powersconferredbysuchanordercommitsanoffenceandisliableonconvictiontoimprisonmentfora termnotlessthan6monthsorafinenotlessthanN100,000.00orboth. (6)Nothinginthissectionshalloperate,inrelationtoanybuildingorstructure,soastorestrictthe doingofanyworkforthepurposeofrepairing,alteringdemolishingorremovingthebuildingor structureif (a)noticeofthedoingoftheworkisgivenassoonasmaybetotheoperatoroftheaerodrome;and

(b)thegivingofwarningofthepresenceofthebuildingorstructureinthemannerprovidedby,any orderunderthissectioninforceinrelationtheretoisnotinterrupted. (7)inthissection (a)theexpressionaerodrometowhichthissectionappliesmeans (i) anaerodromeunderthecontroloftheMinisteroroftheMinisterofthegovernmentof theFederationresponsiblefordefence,or anypremiseswhich,inpursuanceofregulationsmadeundersection30ofthisActare forthetimebeinglicensedasanaerodrome,and

(ii)

(b)theexpressionoperatoroftheaerodromemeans (i) inthecaseofsuchanaerodromeasismentionedinsubparagraph(i)ofparagraph(a) ofthissubsection,thepersoninchargeoftheaerodrome,and inanyothercase,theholderofthelicenseissuedinrespectoftheaerodromein pursuanceofthisAct.

(ii)

47.TrespassonLicensedAerodromesetc (1)Subjecttosubsection(2)ofthissection,anypersonwhotrespassesonanylandformingpartofan aerodrome,oruponwhichnavigationalaidsoranyancillaryfacilityissituatedcommitsanoffenceandis liableonconviction,toimprisonmentforatermnotlessthan1monthorafineofnotlessthan N100,000.00orboth. (2)Nopersonshallbeliableunderthissection.unlessitisprovedthatatthematerialtime,notices warningtrespassersoftheirliabilityunderthissectionwereposted,soastobereadilyseenandreadby membersofthepublic,insuchpositiononorneartheboundaryoftheaerodromeorlanduponwhich anynavigationalaidorancillaryfacilityissituatedasappeartothecourttobeproper. PARTXIII

SpecialProvisionsastoTrespass,Nuisance,SalvageandPatents,etc.

48.CarriersLiability (1)TheprovisionscontainedintheConventionfortheUnificationofcertainrulesrelatingto InternationalCarriagebyAirsignedatMontrealon28thMay,1999setoutintheSecondScheduleof thisActandasAmendedfromtimetotune,shallfromthecommencementofthisActhaveforceoflaw andapplytointernationalcarriagebyairtoandfromNigeria,inrelationtoanycarriagebyairtowhich thoserulesapplyirrespectiveofthenationalityoftheaircraftperformingthecarriage,andshall,subject totheprovisionsofthisAct,governtherightsandliabilitiesofcarriers,passengers,consignors, consigneesandotherpersons.

[SecondSchedule]

(2)TheprovisionscontainedintheConventionfortheUnificationofCertainRulesRelatingto internationalCarriagebyAirsignedatMontrealon28thMay,1999.ashasbeenmodifiedandSetoutin theThirdScheduleofthisActandasamendedfromtimetotime,shallfromcommencementofthisAct haveforceoflawandapplytononinternationalcarriagebyairwithinNigeria,irrespectiveofthe nationalityoftheaircraftperformingthecarriageandshallsubjectIntheprovisionsofthisAct,govern therightsandliabilitiesofcarriers,passengers,consignors,consigneesandotherpersons. [ThirdSchedule]

(3)Inanycaseofaircraftaccidentresultingindeathorinjuryofpassengersthecarriershallmake advancepaymentsofatleastUS$30,000.00(thirtythousandUnitedStatesDollars)within30(thirty) daysfromthedateofsuchaccidenttothenaturalpersonorsuchnaturalpersonswhoareentitledto claimcompensationinordertomeettheimmediateeconomicneedsofsuchpersonsandsuchadvance paymentsshallnotconstituterecognitionofliabilityandmaybeoffsetagainstanyamounts subsequentlypaidasdamagesbythecarrier. 49.Actionintrespass,nuisanceanddamagefromAircraft (1)Noactionshalllieinrespectoftrespassornuisancebyreasononlyoftheflightofanaircraftover anypropertyataheightabovethegroundwhich,havingregardtowind,weatherandallthe circumstancesofthecaseasreasonable,ortheordinaryincidentsofsuchflight,solongastheflight oversuchpropertydulycomplieswithanyregulationsinforcemadeinrespectthereto. (2)Whereinjury,lossordamageiscausedtoanypersonorpropertyonlandorwaterbyanarticleora personinorfallingfromanaircraftwhileinflight,takingofforlanding,then,withoutprejudicetothe lawrelatingtocontributorynegligencedamagesinrespectoftheinjury,lossordamageshallbe recoverablewithoutproofofnegligenceorintentionoranyothercauseofaction,asiftheinjury,lossor damagehadbeencausedbythewillfulact,neglectordefaultoftheowneroftheaircraft: Providedthatwheretheinjury,lossordamageiscausedincircumstancesinwhich (a)damagesarerecoverablefromtheownerinrespectoftheinjury,lossordamagebyvirtueonlyof theforegoingprovisionsofthissubsection;and (b)alegalliabilityexistsinsomepersonotherthantheownertopaydamagesinrespectoftheinjury, lossordamage, theownershallbeentitledtobeindemnifiedbythatotherpersonagainstanyclaiminrespectofthe saidinjury,lossordamage. (3)Whereanyaircrafthasbeenbonafidedemised,letorhirednottoanypersonbytheownerthereof andnopilot,commander,navigatororoperativememberofthecrewoftheaircraftisinthe

employmentoftheowner,thissectionshallhaveeffectasthoughreferencestotheownerherewere substitutedforreferencestothepersontowhomtheaircrafthasbeensodemised,letorhiredout. 50.ApplicationtoAircraftoflawofwreckandsalvage (1)Anyservicesrenderedinassisting,orinsavinglifefrom,orinsavingthecargoorapparelof,an aircraftin,onorovertheseaoranytidalwater,oronorovertheshoresoftheseaoranytidalwater, shallbedeemedtobesalvageservicesinallcasesinwhichtheywouldhavebeensalvageserviceifthey hadbeenrenderedinrelationtoavessel. (2)Wheresalvageservicesarerenderedbyanaircrafttoanypropertyorperson,theownerofthe aircraftshallbeentitledtothesamerewardforthoseservicesashewouldhavebeenentitledtoifthe aircrafthadbeenavessel. (3)Theprovisionsofsubsections(1)and(2)ofthissectionshallhaveeffect,notwithstandingthatthe aircraftconcernedisaforeignaircraftandthattheservicesinquestionarerenderedelsewherethan withinthelimitoftheterritorialwatersofNigeria. (4)TheMinistermaybyregulationsdirectthatanyprovisionsofanylawforthetimebeinginforcein Nigeriawhichrelatetowreck,tosalvageoflifeorpropertyortothedutyofrenderingassistanceto vesselsindistressshall,withsuchmodificationsandexceptions(ifany)asmaybeprescribed,applyin relationtoaircraftasthoseprovisionsapplyinrelationtovessels. (5)Forthepurposesofthissection,anyprovisionsofanylawinforceinNigeria,whichrelatetovessels laidby,orneglectedasunfitforseaserviceshallbedeemedtobeprovisionsrelatingtowreck. 51.Patentclaims (1)AnylawfulentryintoNigeriaoranylawfultransitacrossNigeria,withorwithoutlandings,ofan aircrafttowhichthissubsectionapplies,shallnot,entailanyseizureordetentionoftheaircraftorany proceedingsagainsttheowneroroperatoroftheaircraftoranyotherinterferencewiththeaircraftby oronbehalfofanypersoninNigeriaonthegroundthattheconstruction,mechanism,parts, accessories,oroperationoftheaircraftisaninfringementofanypatent,designormodel. (2)TheimportationintoandstorageinNigeriaofsparepartsandspareequipmentforanaircraftto whichthissubsectionappliesandtheuseandinstallationthereofintherepairofsuchanaircraft,shall not,entailanyseizureordetentionoftheaircraftorofthesparepartsorspareequipmentorany proceedingsagainsttheowneroroperatoroftheaircraftortheownerofthesparepartsorspare equipmentoranyotherinterferencewiththeaircraftbyoronbehalfofanypersoninNigeria,onthe groundthatthesparepartsorspareequipmentortheirinstallationareorisaninfringementofany patent,designormodel: Providedthat,thissubsectionshallnotapplyinrelationtoanysparepartsorspareequipmentwhich aresoldordistributedinNigeriaorareexportedfromNigeriaforsaleordistribution.

(3)Subsections(1)and(2)ofthissectionappliesto (a)anyaircraft(otherthananaircraftusedinmilitary,customsorpoliceservices)registeredinacountry orterritoryinthecaseofwhichthereisforthetimebeinginforceadeclarationmadebytheMinister with,aviewtothefulfilmentoftherelevantprovisionsoftheConventionmentionedinsection30(1) (a)ofthisAct,thatthebenefitsofthosesubsectionsextendtothatcountryorterritory;and (b)suchotheraircraftastheMinistermaybyorderspecify. 52.Infringementofpatent (1)Whereitisallegedbyanyinterestedpersonthataforeignaircraftwhichisnotanaircrafttowhich section51(1)ofthisActappliesandwhichismakingapassagethroughoroverNigeria,infringesinitself orpartofitanyinvention,designormodelwhichisentitledtoprotectioninNigeria,subjecttoandin accordancewithanyordermadebytheMinister,itshallbedetaineduntiltheownerofitdepositsor securesinrespectoftheallegedinfringementasum(hereafterinthissectionreferredtoasthe depositedsum);andthereupontheaircraftshallnot,duringthecontinuanceofthepassage,besubject toanylien,arrest,detentionorprohibition,whetherbyorderofacourtorotherwise,onaccountofthe allegedinfringement. (2)Thedepositedsumshallbesuchsumasmaybeagreedbetweenthepartiesinterestedor,indefault ofagreement,asmaybefixedbytheMinister;andthepaymentofthedepositedsumshallbemadeor securedtotheMinisterinsuchmannerasmaybespecifiedbyordersmadebytheMinister. (3)Thedepositedsumshallbedealtwithbysuchtribunalandinaccordancewithsuchprocedureas maybeprescribedbyordersmadebytheMinister,andtheordersmayprovidegenerallyforcarrying theprovisionsofsubsections(1)and(2)ofthissectionintoeffect. (4)Forthepurposesofsubsection(1)ofthissection,theexpressionownershallincludetheactual ownerofanaircraftandanypersonclaimingthroughorunderhim,andtheexpressionpassageshall includeallreasonablelandingsandstoppagesinthecourseofthepassage. 53.Detentionofaircraft Anyregulation,ruleorordermadeunderorinpursuanceofthisActinrelationtoaircraftmay,provide forthedetentionofaircrafttosecurecompliancewiththeregulation,ruleororderandmaymakesuch furtherprovisionsasappearnecessaryorexpedientforsecuringthedetention. PARTXIV Offences

54.Offences (1)AnyactdonebyanypersononaNigerianaircraftoutsideNigeriawhich,ifithadbeendonebyhimin anypartofNigeriawouldhaveconstitutedanoffenceunderthelawinforceinthatpartshall,forthe

purposesofanycriminalproceedingsinthatpartofNigeriaagainstthatpersoninrespectofthatact,be deemedtohavebeendonebyhiminthatpartofNigeria. (2)ExceptwiththeconsentoftheAttorneyGeneraloftheFederation,noproceedingsshallbe institutedbyvirtueoftheforegoingsubsectionagainstanyperson. (3)WhereitisallegedthatanoffenceunderthisActorregulationsmadebyvirtueofthisActhasbeen committed,proceedingsinrespectoftheoffencemaybebroughtinanycourtinNigeria,whichwould havehadjurisdictioninthematterifthatoffencehadbeencommittedinthepartofNigeriaforwhich theCourtacts. 55.Dangerousflying (1)Whereanaircraftisflowninsuchamannerastocausedangertoanypersonorpropertyinthe aircraft,onlandorwater,thepilotoranyotherpersoninchargeoftheaircraftandtheownerorany personhavingresponsibilityforsafenavigationoftheaircraftcommitsanoffenceandisliableon convictiontoimprisonmentforatermofnotlessthan2yearsorafineofnotlessthanN1,000,000.00 (onemillionnaira)orboth. (2)Inanyproceedingsagainsttheownerofanaircraftinrespectofanallegedoffenceunderthis section,itisadefencetoprovethattheactallegedtoconstitutetheoffencewasdonewithoutthe fault,privityandconsentoftheowner. (3)Inthissection,owner,isinrelationtoanaircraftandanallegedoffence,includesanypersonby whomtheaircraftishiredatthetimeoftheallegedoffence. 56.HijackingandInterference (1)TheprovisionscontainedintheConventionfortheSuppressionoftheUnlawfulSeizureofAircrafts signedattheHagueonthe16thdayofDecember1970setoutintheFirstScheduletothisActandas amendedfromtimetotimeshallfromthecommencementofthisActhaveforceoflawinNigeria. [FirstSchedule]

(2)Whosoeveronboardanaircrafteitherongroundorinflightunlawfully,byforceorthreatofforce, orbyanyotherformofintimidation,seizesorexercisescontrolofthataircraft,commitsoffenceof hijackingofsuchaircraft. (3)Anypersonwhoattemptstocommitanyoftheactsreferredtoinsubsection(2)ofthissectionin relationtoanyaircraft,orisanaccomplicetothecommissionofanysuchact,shallalsobedeemedto havecommittedtheoffenceofhijackingofsuchaircraft. (4)Anypersonwhocommitstheoffenceofhijackingisliableonconvictiontoimprisonmentforlifeand alsotoafineofnotlessthanN10,000,000.00(tenmillionnaira).

(5)Anypersonwhointhecourseofcommittingtheoffenceofhijackingofanaircraft,commits,in connectionwithsuchoffence,anyactofviolenceagainstanypassengerormemberofthecrewofsuch aircraft,isliabletothesamepunishmentwithwhichhewouldhavebeenliableunderanylawforthe timebeinginforceinNigeriaifsuchacthadbeencommittedinNigeria. (6)TheCourtsoftheFederalRepublicofNigeriashallhavejurisdictiontotryoffendersunderthis sectionwhere (a)theoffenceiscommittedonboardanaircraftregisteredinNigeria; (b)theaircraftonboardwhichtheoffenceiscommittedlandsinNigeriawiththeallegedoffenderstill onboard; (c)theoffenceiscommittedonboardanaircraftleasedwithoutcrewtoalesseewhohashisprincipal placeofbusinessinNigeriaorifhehasnoprincipalplaceofbusiness,hispermanentresidenceisin Nigeria;and (d)theoffenceiscommittedonboardanonNigerianregisteredAircraftwhilstsuchanaircraftiswithin theterritoryoftheFederalRepublicofNigeria. 57.Offencesofendangeringsafety,destroyingordamagingofanAircraftinflight,etc. (1)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionally (a)commitsanactofviolenceagainstapersononboardanaircraftinflightwhichislikelytoendanger thesafetyofsuchaircraft;or (b)communicatessuchinformationwhichheknowstobefalsesoastoendangerthesafetyofan aircraftinflight, commitsanoffenceandshallbeliableonconvictiontoimprisonmentfor5yearsorafineofnotless thanN2,000,000.00(twomillionnaira). (2)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionally (a)destroysanaircraftinserviceorcausesdamagetosuchaircraftinsuchamannerastorenderit incapableofflightorwhichislikelytoendangeritssafetyinflight;or (b)placesorcausestobeplacedonanaircraftinservicebyanymeanswhatsoeveradeviceor substancewhichislikelytodestroythataircraftortocausedamagetoitwhichrendersitincapableof flightortocausedamagetoitwhichislikelytoendangeritssafetyinflight, commitsanoffenceandisliableonconvictiontoamaximumoflifeimprisonmentandhisassetsmay beconfiscatedortoboth.

(3)Whoeverattemptstocommitorabetsthecommissionofanyoffenceundersubsection(1)or(2)of thissectionshallalsobedeemedtohavecommittedsuchoffenceandbeliableonconvictiontothe punishmentforsuchoffence. 58.Prohibitionofunrulyandindecentconduct TheAuthoritymaybyregulationsprohibitcertainactswhichconstituteunrulyorindecentbehaviouron boardaircraftinoroverNigeriaandsuchregulationsmayincludeappropriatecriminalsanctions. 59.Offencesataerodromes (1)Anypersonwho,atanyaerodrome,unlawfullyandintentionally,usesanydevice,substanceor weaponto (a)commitanactofviolencewhichcausesorislikelytocausegrievoushurtofanyperson,or (b)destroyorseriouslydamageanyaircraftorfacilityatanaerodromeordisruptanyserviceatthe aerodrome, commitsanoffenceandliableonconvictiontoimprisonmentforlifeortoafineofnotlessthan N10,000,000.00(tenmillionnaira). (2)Anypersonwhoattemptstocommit,orabetsthecommissionofanyoffenceundersubsection(1)of thissectionisalsodeemedtohavecommittedsuchoffenceandisliableonconvictiontothe punishmentprovidedforsuchoffence. 60.Destructionof,ordamageto,airnavigationandotherfacilities (1)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionallydestroysordamagesairnavigationandmeteorological facilitiesorinterfereswiththeiroperationinsuchamannerasislikelytoendangerthesafetyofaircraft inflightcommitsanoffenceandisliableonconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermofnotlessthan1 (one)yearortoafineofnotlessthanN500,000(fivehundredthousandnaira)orboth. (2)Anypersonwhoattemptstocommit,orabetsthecommissionofanyoffenseundersubsection(1)of thissectionisalsodeemedtohavecommittedsuchoffenseandisliabletothepunishmentprovidedfor thatoffense. 61.Dutiesofoperatorandpersonnel,etc. (1)Eachoperatorshallmakeorcausetobemade,suchinspection,maintenance,overhaul,and/or repairofallequipmentusedincivilaviationandtoensurethattheoperationsconductedarein accordancewiththisActandtheregulations,bylaws,directivesandordersoftheDirectorGeneral issuedbythisAct. (2)Eachholderofanairoperatorcertificateshallensurethatthemaintenanceofaircraftand operationsofthatairoperatorareconductedinthepublicinterestandinaccordancewiththe

requirementsofthisActandtheregulations,bylaws,directivesandordersissuedunderthisActbythe DirectorGeneral. (3)Eachholderofanairmancertificateshallobserveandcomplywiththeauthorityandlimitationsof thatcertificate,therequirementofthisActandtheregulations,bylaws,directivesandordersissued underthisAct. (4)Everypersonperformingdutiesincivilaviationshallobserveandcomplywiththerequirementsof thisActandtheorders,rules,regulationsandbylawsissuedunderthisActrelatingtotheirtasks. (5)Everypersonwhooffers,oracceptsshipmentofcargo,orbaggageforcivilairtransport,whether originatingorarrivingininternationalflightstoorfromNigeria,orforflightswithinNigeria,shallofferor acceptsuchshipmentofcargo,orbaggageinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofAnnex18totheChicago ConventionandtheICAOTechnicalInstructionsfortheSafeTransportofDangerousGoodsbyAirorany regulationsonDangerousGoodsmadepursuanttothisAct. 62.Transportationofdangerousgoodsbyair TheAuthorityshallmonitorandenforcecompliancewiththeprovisionsofAnnex18totheChicago ConventionandtheICAOTechnicalInstructionsfortheSafeTransportofDangerousGoodsbyAir,andis authorisedtosubmitvariationstotheTechnicalInstructionsonbehalfofNigeriawherenecessary. 63.FederalHighCourttotryoffences (1)TheFederalHighCourtshallhavejurisdictiontotryoffencescommittedunderthisAct,andtohear allothermattersinvolvingtheAuthorityanditsobligationsunderanylaw. (2)WithoutprejudicetothepoweroftheAttorneyGeneraloftheFederationinsection174ofthe ConstitutionoftheFederalRepublicofNigeria,1999,theAuthorityshallwiththeconsentofthe AttorneyGeneraloftheFederationhavepowertoinitiateandundertaketheprosecution,initsname, ofanypersoninrespectofanyoffencecreatedundertheprovisionsofthisAct,oranyregulation,rule orordermadepursuanttothisAct. PARTXV General

64.PoweroftheAuthoritytomakerulesforprotectingpublichealth (1)TheAuthorityinconsultationwitheitherrelevantgovernmentagenciesmaymakeregulationsfor thepreventionofdangerarisingtopublichealthbytheintroductionorspreadofanyinfectiousor contagiousdiseasefromaircraftarrivingatorbeingatanyaerodromeandforthepreventionofthe conveyanceofinfectionorcontagionbymeansofanyaircraftleavinganaerodrome.

(2)TheAuthoritymay,byregulationprovidethatabreachofanyregulationmadepursuantto subsection(1)ofthissectionshallbepunishablewithimprisonmentforaperiodnotlessthan1month orafineofnotlessN100,000.00orboth. 65.Emergencypowerforprotectingpublichealth (1)IftheMinisterissatisfiedthatNigeriaoranypartthereofisvisitedbyorthreatenedwithan outbreakofanydangerousepidemicdisease,andthattheordinaryprovisionsofthelawforthetime beinginforceareinsufficientforthepreventionofdangerarisingtopublichealththroughthe introductionorspreadofthediseasebytheagencyoftheaircraft,theMinistermaytakesuchmeasures asdeemednecessarytopreventsuchdanger. (2)InanysuchcasetheMinistermay,withoutprejudicetothepowersconferredbysection64ofthis Act,bynotificationintheOfficialGazettemakesuchtemporaryorderswithrespecttoaircraftand personstravellingorthingscarriedthereinandaerodromesashedeemsnecessaryinthe circumstances. (3)Ordersmadeundersubsection(2)shallnotremaininforceformorethanthreemonthsfromthe dateofnotification,providedthattheMinistermay,byspecialordercontinuetheminforcefora furtherperiodorperiodsofnotmorethanthreemonths. (4)Inmakinganyorderunderthissection,theMinistermaydirectthatabreachofitshallbepunishable withimprisonmentforaperiodnotlessthanoneyear,orafinenotlessthanN500,000.00orboth. 66.PowerofMinistertomakeordersinemergency (1)Intimeofwar,whetheractualorimminentorwhenaproclamationofemergencyunderthe ConstitutionisinforceintheFederalRepublicofNigeriaoranypartthereof,iftheMinisterisofthe opinionthatintheinterestofpublicsafetyortranquility,theissueofalloranyofthefollowingordersis expedient,hemaybynotificationintheOfficialGazette (a)cancelorsuspend,eitherabsolutelyorsubjecttosuchconditionsashemaythinkfittospecifyinthe order,alloranylicences,permits,certificatesorotherauthorizationsissuedunderthisAct; (b)prohibiteitherabsolutelyorsubjecttosuchconditionsashemaythinkfittospecifyintheorder,or regulateinsuchmannerasmaybecontainedintheorder,theflightofalloranyaircraftorclassof aircraftoverthewholeoranyportionofNigeria; (c)prohibit,eitherabsolutelyorconditionallyorregulatetheerection,maintenanceoruseofany aerodrome,aircraftfactory,flyingschoolorclub,orplacewhenaircraftaremanufactured,repairedor kept,oranyclassordescriptionthereof; (d)directthatanyaircraftorclassofaircraft,oranyaerodrome,aircraftfactory,flyingschoolorclub,or placewhereaircraftaremanufactured,repairedorkepttogetherwithanymachinery,plant,materialor thingsusedfortheoperation,manufacture,repairormaintenanceofaircraftshallbedelivered,either

furtherwithorwithinaspecifiedtime,tosuchauthorityandinsuchmannerashemayspecifyinthe order,tobeatthedisposaloftheFederalGovernmentofNigeriaforthepublicservice;or (e)directthatanyairlineoperatorhavingitsprincipalplaceofbusinessinNigeria,oranaerodrome operatororaproviderofairtrafficandmeteorologicalservices,andtheemployeesofsuchairline operator,aerodromeoperatororproviderofairtrafficandmeteorologicalservices,shallcarryout flights,andotherdutiesconnectedwithoperationofflights,inthepublicinterestinthemanner specifiedintheorder. (2)Anyordermadeundersubsection(1)ofthissectionshallhaveeffect,notwithstandinganything inconsistenttherewithcontainedinanyregulationmadeunderthisActoranyotherstatuteinforcein Nigeria. (3)Anypersonwhosuffersdirectinjuryorlossbyreasonofanyordermadeunderparagraph(c),(d)or (e)ofsubsection(1)ofthissectionshallbepaidsuchcompensationasmaybedeterminedbysuch authorityorpersonastheMinistermayappointinthisbehalf. (4)TheMinistermay,authorizesuchstepstobetakentosecurecompliancewithanyordermadeunder subsection(1)asappeartohimtobenecessary. (5)Anypersonwhoknowinglydisobeys,orfailstocomplywith,ordoesanyactincontraventionofan ordermadeundersubsection(1)ofthissection,commitsanoffenceandisliableonconvictionto imprisonmentforatermnotlessthan6months,orafinenotlessthanN100,000.00(onehundred thousandnaira),orboth,andthecourtbywhichheisconvictedmaydirectthattheaircraftorthing,if any,inrespectofwhichtheoffencehasbeencommitted,oranypartofsuchaircraftorthing,shallbe forfeitedtotheFederalGovernment. 67.DesignationofessentialService (1)Allserviceswhichfacilitateandmaintainthesmooth,orderlyandsafetakeoff,flightandhandlingof aircraftsandhandlingofaircraftsandthedisembarkationandevacuationofpassengersandcargo respectivelyinallaerodromesinNigeriaareherebydesignatedasessentialservicespursuanttothe provisionsofsection11(1)oftheConstitutionoftheFederalRepublicofNigeria. (2)TheMinistermaybyregulationsprohibitallorsuchclassorclassesofworkers,officersandother employeesorpersonswhethercorporateornatural,engagedintheprovisionoftheservicesspecifiedin subsection(1)ofthissectionfromtakingpartinastrikeorotherindustrialaction. (3)Inthissection,strikemeansthecessationofworkbyabodyofpersonsemployed,actingin combinationoraconcertedrefusalorarefusalunderacommonunderstandingofpersonsemployedto continuetoworkforanemployerinconsequenceofadispute,doneasameansofcompellingtheir employer,ortheGovernmentoftheFederationofNigeriaoranypartthereof,ortoaidotherworkersin compellingtheiremployeroranypersonsorbodyofpersonsemployed,toacceptornottoaccept termsofemploymentandphysicalconditionsofworkoranyGovernmenteconomicpolicyorpricingof anyessentialproduct,andinthisdefinition

(a)cessationofworkincludesworkingatlessthanusualspeedorwithlessthanusualefficiency withoutreasonableoperationaljustification;and (b)refusaltocontinuetoworkincludesarefusaltoworkatusualspeedorwithusualefficiency. 68.BilateralExchangesofSafetyoversightresponsibilities (1)TheAuthoritymaypursuanttoArticle83bisoftheConventiononInternationalCivilAviationandby aBilateralAgreementwiththeAeronauticalAuthoritiesofanothercountryexchangewiththatcountry allorpartoftheirrespectivefunctionsanddutieswithrespecttoregisteredaircraftsunderthe followingarticlesoftheconventions:Article12(Rulesoftheair),Article31(Certificatesof airworthiness),orArticle32(a)(LicensesofPersonnel). (2)TheAuthorityrelinquishesresponsibilitywithrespecttothefunctionsanddutiestransferredbythe AuthorityasspecifiedintheBilateralAgreementunderthearticleslistedinsubsection(6)forNigerian registeredaircraftdescribedinsubsection(6)(a)transferredabroadandacceptresponsibilitywith respecttothefunctionsanddutiesunderthosearticlesforaircraftregisteredabroaddescribedin subsection(6)(b)thataretransferredtoNigeria. (3)TheAuthoritymaypredicate,intheAgreement,thetransferoffunctionsanddutiesunderthis subsectiononanyconditionstheAuthoritydeemsnecessaryandprudent,exceptthattheAuthority maynottransferresponsibilitiesforNigerianregisteredaircraftdescribedinsubsection(6)(a)toa countrythattheAuthoritydeterminesisnotincompliancewithitsobligationsunderInternationalLaw forthesafetyoversightofcivilaviation. (4)TheAuthority,pursuanttoagreementsenteredintounderthissection,mayrecognizecertificatesof airworthinessandpersonnellicensesissuedorrenewedbytheStateoftheoperator. (5)TheAuthorityshallnotifyandinformtheInternationalCivilAviationorganizationandotherStates concernedwiththetransferarrangementoftheexistenceoftheagreement. (6)Inthissectionthetermregisteredaircraftmeans (a)aircraftregisteredinNigeriaandoperatedpursuanttoanagreementforthelease,charter,or interchangeoftheaircraftoranysimilararrangementbyanoperatorthathasitsprincipalplaceof businessor,ifithasnosuchplaceofbusiness,itspermanentresidenceinanothercountry;and (b)aircraftregisteredinaforeigncountryandoperatedunderanagreementforthelease,charter,or interchangeoftheaircraftoranysimilararrangementbyanoperatorthathasitsprincipalplaceof businessor,ifithasnosuchplaceofbusiness,itspermanentresidenceinNigeria. 69.Regionalcooperativeaviationsafetyagreements (1)TheAuthorityshallencourageregionalcooperationintheregulationandadministrationofaviation safety.

(2)TheAuthoritymay,pursuanttosubsection(1)ofthissectionenterintoagreementsforcooperative endeavoursinaviationsafetywithotherregionalcontractingStatestotheConventiononInternational CivilAviationandtheAuthorityinconjunctionwiththeMinistryinchargeofcivilaviationshall negotiate,agreetoandmanagesuchregionalcooperativeagreements. (3)TheAuthoritymayintheinterestofpublicsafetyandthesafetyofcivilaviation,delegatecertain aviationsafetytasksunderthecooperativeagreementtocitizensofNigeriaandcitizensoftheother statepartyintheagreement. 70.Aviationsafeguards (1)TheAuthority,subjecttotheapprovaloftheMinistermay,byregulation,makesuchprovisionsasit deemsnecessary,toprohibitand/ordiscourageanticompetitivepractices. (2)Withoutprejudicetothegeneralityofsubsection(1)ofthissection,suchpracticesmayinclude (a)chargingfaresandratesonroutesatlevelswhichareinaggregateinsufficienttocoverthecostsof providingtheservicestowhichtheyrelate; (b)theadditionofexcessivecapacityorfrequencyofservice; (c)practiceswhichhaveaseriousnegativeeconomiceffecton,orcausesignificantdamageto,another airline; (d)practiceswhichreflectanapparentintentorhavetheprobableeffect,ofcrippling,excludingor drivinganotherairlineoralliedaviationserviceproviderfromthemarket;and (e)anybehaviourindicatinganabuseofdominantpositiononarouteorroutesorinrespectofany alliedservice. 71.Compensationschemesforpassengersandotheralliedaviationservicesconsumers (1)TheAuthorityshallformulateschemesforsuitablecompensationofpassengersandotheraviation andalliedserviceconsumersarisingfromdifferentformsofgrievances. (2)Theregulationsundersubsection(1)ofthissectionshallbeformulatedafterholdingconsultations withaircarriersandotherstakeholders. 72.Regulationofsale,distributionandprovisionofalliedservices (1)Allpersonsengagedinthesale,distributionandprovisionofalliedservicesshallobtainsuchlicense, permitorauthorizationfromtheAuthorityasmaybespecified. (2)TheAuthoritymaymakerulesinthisbehalf,whichmay,interalia,include; (a)thecategoriesincluding(butnotlimited)toaircraftequipmentsaleorleasingoperations,inflight cateringservices,groundhandling,amongstothersinwhichthelicensemaybegranted;

(b)theinformationtobefurnishedbyanapplicantforthelicense; (c)thetermsandconditionssubjecttowhichthelicensemaybegranted (d)thecircumstancesunderwhichthelicensemaybesuspendedorrevoked 73.Applicationofcertainconventions (1)TheprovisionsoftheConventionontheInternationalRecognitionofRightsinAircraft(Geneva Convention),1948setoutintheFourthScheduletothisAct,andasamendedfromtimetotime,shall fromthecommencementofthisActhavetheforceoflawinNigeriasubjecttosubsection(2)ofthis section. [FourthSchedule]

(2)TheprovisionsoftheConventiononInternationalInterestsinMobileEquipment2001andthe ProtocoltotheConventiononInternationalInterestsinMobileEquipmentonmattersspecificto aircraftequipment2001(theCapeVerdeConventionandProtocol)setoutintheFifthSchedule(a)and (b)respectively,shallfromthecommencementofthisAct,havetheforceoflawinNigeria. [FifthSchedule]

Providedhowever,thattheMinisterofAviationshallhavepowertofromtimetotimemake declarationsrequiredorpermittedtobemadeundertheConventionandProtocol. 74.Insurance (1)Anycarrieroperatingairtransportservicesto,fromorwithinNigeria,oraerodromeoperator, aviationfuelsupplier,oranyproviderofgroundhandlingservices,meteorologicalservices,airtraffic controlservices,aircraftmaintenanceservices,orproviderofsuchotherclassofalliedserviceasthe Authoritymayfromtimetotimedetermineinwritingshallmaintainadequateinsurancecoveringits liabilityunderthisActandalsoitsliabilitytowardscompensationfordamagesthatmaybesustainedby thirdpartiesforanamounttobespecifiedinregulationsmadebytheAuthority. (2)Absenceofsuchinsuranceshallbesufficientreasonforrefusal,suspensionorrevocationofthe permissiontooperatetheairtransportserviceorservicesinquestion. (3)Anypersonhavingadutytomaintainadequateinsurancepursuanttotheprovisionofsubsection(1) ofthissectionshallmakequarterlyreturnstotheAuthorityevidencingthatsuchadequateinsuranceis maintainedandthatallconditionsnecessarytocreateanobligationontheinsurertoprovideindemnity intheeventofalosshaveforthetimebeingbeenfulfilled. (4)Anycarrieroperatingairtransportservicesto,fromorwithinNigeria,oraerodromeoperator, aviationfuelsupplier,oranyproviderofgroundservices,airtrafficcontrolservices,aircraft maintenanceservices,whocontravenestheprovisionsofsubsections(1)and(3)ofthissection,

commitsanoffenceandisliableonconvictiontoafineofnotlessthanTenmillionNairaandits PrincipalOfficersshallheliabletoimprisonmentforatermofnotlessthantwoyears. 75.Airservicesagreement AllfundsaccruingfromorasaresultofairservicesagreementsenteredintobyNigeriawhether multilateralorbilateralshallbepaidtotheAuthorityandmaintainedinaseparateaccounttobeused solelyforthe,developmentofCivilAviationinNigeriainaccordancewithregulationsmadebythe MinisterandappropriationbytheNationalAssembly. 76.PeriodicPublicationofaviationpolicy (1)TheMinistermaypublishfromtimetotimeastatementofthepoliciesoftheGovernmentofthe FederalRepublicofNigeriaoncivilaviation. (2)IftheMinisterconsidersitappropriatetodoso,hemaybynoticeinwriting,requiretheAuthorityto publishastatementofthepolicyitintendstoadoptwithrespecttoanyparticularmatterinexercising thepowersandperformingthefunctionsconferreduponitunderthisActanditshallbethedutyofthe Authoritytopublishthestatementrequiredbysuchanotice. (3)Beforepublishinganystatementunderthissection,theAuthorityshallconsultsuchpersonsas appeartoittoberepresentativerespectively (a)ofthecivilaviationindustryofNigeria;and (b)ofusersofairtransportservices. (4)ThemannerofpublicationofanystatementunderthissectionshallbeastheAuthoritymay determine. 77.Repealsandsavingprovisions (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofsubsection(2)ofthissection,thefollowingenactmentsarehereby repealed; (a)Carriagebyair(Colonies,TerritoriesandotherTrustTerritories)ColonialOrder1953; (b)CivilAviationAct,Cap.51LFN1990; (c)CivilAviation(Amendment)Act,1999;and (d)NigerianCivilAviationAuthority(Establishment)Act,No.491999. (2)Allregulations,bylaws,ordersandsubsidiarylegislationmadeundertheCivilAviationAct,1964 Cap.511.FN1990)shallcontinuetobeinforceuntilnewregulations,bylaws,ordersandsubsidiary legislationaremadepursuanttothisAct. 78.Definitions

(1)InthisAct aerodromemeansadefinedareaoflandonlandorwater(includinganybuildings,installations,and equipment)intendedtobeusedeitherwhollyorinpartforthearrival,departureandsurface movementofaircraft; aircraftmeansanymachinethatcanderivesupportintheatmospherefromreactionsoftheairother thanreactionsoftheairagainsttheearthssurface; airnavigationservicesincludesinformation,directionandotherfacilitiesfurnished,issuedor providedinconnectionwiththenavigationormovementofaircraftandthecontrolofmovementof vehiclesinanypartofanaerodromeusedforthemovementofaircraft; alliedaviationbusinessincludesaircraftequipmentsaleorleasingoperations,inflightcatering services,groundhandlingoperationsandotherbusinessesconnectedwithorancillarytocivilaviation; AuthoritymeanstheNigerianCivilAviationAuthorityestablishedbySection2(1)ofthisAct; cargomeansanypropertycarriedonanaircraftotherthanmailstoresandaccompaniedor mishandledbaggage; ChicagoConventionmeanstheConventiononInternationalCivilAviationconcludedatChicagoonthe 7thDecember,1944,anyAnnexwhichrelatestointernationalstandardsandrecommendedpractices andisadoptedinaccordancewiththeConventionandanyamendmentoftheConventionorofsuch AnnexwhichismadeinaccordancewiththeConvention; civilaviationoperationsincludesGroundHandlingoperations,airoperations,aerodromeoperations, MeteorologicalServices,AirtrafficcontrolandprovisionofNavigationalAids,Cateringandallied services; DirectorGeneralmeanstheDirectorGeneraloftheAuthority; flightmeansajourneybyairbeginningfromthemomentwhenalltheexternaldoorsofanaircraft areclosedfollowingembarkationuntilthemomentwhenanysuchdoorsareopenedfor disembarkation.Inthecaseofaforcedlanding,theflightshallbedeemedtocontinueuntilthe competentauthoritiestakeovertheresponsibilityfortheaircraftandforpersonsandpropertyon board; foreignaircraftmeansanaircraftotherthanaNigerianregisteredaircraft; ICAOmeansInternationalCivilAviationOrganizationestablishedundertheConventionon InternationalCivilAviation1944; licenseIncludesAirTransportLicense(AIL),AiroperatorsPermit(AOP),AirTravellersOrganizers License(ATOL),AirOperatorsCertificate(AOC),CertificatesofAirworthiness,CertificateofRegistration, PersonnelLicensesandRatings,Aerodromelicense,AviationTrainingOrganizations

Approvals/Certificates,AircraftMaintenanceOrganizationapprovals/certificatesandallother authorizationsandapprovalsissuedpursuanttothisAct; mailmeansdispatchesofcorrespondenceandotheritemstenderedbyandintendedfordeliveryto postalservicesinaccordancewiththerulesoftheUniversalPostalUnion; membermeansamemberoftheGoverningBoardoftheauthorityandincludestheChairman; MinistermeanstheMinisteroftheGovernmentoftheFederationresponsibleforCivilAviation; NigerianaircraftmeansanaircraftregisteredinNigeriainpursuanceofregulationsmadeunderthis Act; premisesincludeslands,plants,andancillaryworks; prescribedmeansprescribedbyregulationsmadeunderthisAct; regulationsinthisActisareferencetoallsubsidiarylegislationmadepursuanttothisAct;and rewardinrelationtoaflightincludesanyformofconsiderationreceivedorrequiredtobereceived whollyorpartlyinconnectionwiththeflightirrespectiveofthepersonbywhomortowhomthe considerationhasbeenoristobegiven. (2)EveryothertermshallhavethesamemeaningascontainedintheChicagoConvention. 79.ShortTitle. ThisActmaybecitedastheCivilAviationAct,2006. _______________________

SCHEDULE

FIRSTSCHEDULE [Section56(1)]

ConventionfortheSuppressionofUnlawfulSeizureofAircraft,1993

PREAMBLE
THESTATEPARTIESTOTHISCONVENTION CONSIDERINGthatunlawfulactsofseizureorexerciseofcontrolofaircraftinflightjeopardizethe safetyofpersonsandpropertyseriouslyaffectstheoperationofairservices,andunderminethe confidenceofthepeoplesoftheworldisthesafetyofcivilaviation; CONSIDERINGthattheoccurrenceofsuchactsisamatterofgraveconcern;

CONSIDERINGthat,forthepurposeofdeterringsuchacts,thereisanurgentneedtoprovide appropriatemeasuresforpunishmentofoffenders; HAVEAGREEDASFOLLOWS ARTICLE1

Anypersonwhoonboardanaircraftinflight unlawfully,byforceorthreatthereof,orbyanyotherformofintimidation,seizes,orexercisescontrol of,thataircraft,orattemptstoperformanysuchact;or isanaccompliceofapersonwhoperformsorattemptstoperformanysuchactcommitsanoffence (hereinafterreferredtoastheoffence). ARTICLE2

EachContractingStateundertakestomaketheoffencepunishablebyseverepenalties. ARTICLE3

1.ForthepurposesofthisConvention,anaircraftisconsideredtobeinflightatanytimefromthe momentwhenallitsexternaldoorsareclosedfollowingembarkationuntilthemomentwhenanysuch doorisopenedfordisembarkation.Inthecaseofaforcedlanding,theflightshallbedeemedto continueuntilthecompetentauthoritiestakeovertheresponsibilityfortheaircraftandforpersonsand propertyonboard. 2.ThisConventionshallnotapplytoaircraftusedinmilitary,customsorpoliceservices. 3.ThisConventionshallapplyonlyiftheplaceoftakeoffortheplaceofactuallanding,iftheaircrafton boardwhichtheoffenceiscommittedissituatedoutsidetheterritoryoftheStateofregistrationofthat aircraft;itshallbeimmaterialwhethertheaircraftisengagedinaninternationalordomesticflight. 4.InthecasesmentionedinArticle5,thisConventionshallnotapplyiftheplaceoftakeoffandthe placeofactuallandingoftheaircraftonboardwhichtheoffenceiscommittedaresituatedwithinthe territoryofthesameStatewherethatStateisoneofthosereferredtointhatArticle. 5.Notwithstandingparagraphs3and4ofthisArticle,Articles6,7,9and10shallapplywhateverthe placeoftakeoffortheplaceofactuallandingoftheaircraft,iftheoffenderortheallegedoffenderis foundintheterritoryofaStateotherthantheStateofregistrationoftheaircraft. ARTICLE4

1.EachContractingStateshalltakesuchmeasuresasmaybenecessarytoestablishitsjurisdictionover theoffenceandanyotheractofviolenceagainstpassengersorcrewcommittedbytheallegedoffender inconnectionwiththeoffence,inthefollowingcases

(a)whentheoffenceiscommittedonboardanaircraftregisteredinthatState; (b)whentheaircraftonboardwhichtheoffenceiscommittedlandsinitsterritorywiththealleged offenderstillonboard: (c)whentheoffenceiscommittedonboardanaircraftleasedwithoutcrewtoalesseewhohashis principalplaceofbusinessorifthelesseehasnosuchplaceofbusiness,hispermanentresidence,in thatState. 2.EachContractingStateshalllikewisetakesuchmeasuresasmaybenecessarytoestablishits jurisdictionovertheoffenceinthecasewheretheallegedoffenderispresentinitsterritoryanditdoes notextraditehimpursuanttoArticle8toanyoftheStatesmentionedinparagraph1ofthisArticle. 3.ThisConventiondoesnotexcludeanycriminaljurisdictionexercisedinaccordancewithnationallaw. ARTICLE5

TheContractingStateswhichestablishjointairtransportoperatingorganizationsorinternational operatingagencies,whichoperateaircraftwhicharesubjecttojointorinternationalregistrationshall, byappropriatemeans,designateforeachaircrafttheStateamongthemwhichshallexercisethe jurisdictionandhavetheattributesoftheStateofregistrationforthepurposeofthisConventionand shallgivenoticethereoftotheInternationalCivilAviationOrganizationwhichshallcommunicatethe noticetoallStatesPartiestothisConvention. ARTICLE6

1.UponbeingsatisfiedthatthecircumstancessowarrantanyContractingStateintheterritoryofwhich theoffenderortheallegedoffenderispresentshalltakehimintocustodyortakeothermeasuresto ensurehispresence.ThecustodyandothermeasuresshallbeasprovidedinthelawofthatStatebut mayonlybecontinuedforsuchtimeasisnecessarytoenableanycriminalorextraditionproceedingsto beinstituted. 2.SuchStateshallimmediatelymakeapreliminaryenquiryintothefact. 3.Anypersonincustodypursuanttoparagraph1ofthisArticleshallbeassistedincommunicating immediatelywiththenearestappropriaterepresentativeoftheStateofwhichheisanational. 4.WhenaState,pursuanttothisArticle,hastakenapersonintocustodyitshallimmediatelynotifythe Stateofregistrationoftheaircraft,theStatementionedinArticle4,Paragraph1(c),theStateof nationalityofdetainedpersonand,ifitconsidersitadvisable,anyotherinterestedStateofthefactthat suchpersonisincustodyandofthepreliminaryenquirycontemplatedinparagraph2ofthisArticleshall promptlyreportitsfindingstothesaidStateandshallindicatewhetheritintendstoexercise jurisdiction. ARTICLE7

TheContractingStateintheterritoryofwhichtheallegedoffenderfoundshall,ifitdoesnotextradite him,beobliged,withoutexceptionwhatsoeverandwhetherornottheoffencewascommittedinits territorytosubmitthecasetoitscompetentauthoritiesforthepurposeofprosecution.Those authoritiesshalltaketheirdecisioninthesamemannerasinthecaseofanyordinaryoffenceofa seriousnatureunderthelawofthatState. ARTICLE8

1.Theoffenceshallbedeemedtobeincludedasanextraditableoffenceinanyextraditiontreaty existingbetweenContractingStates.ContractingStatesundertaketoincludetheoffenceasan extraditableoffenceineveryextraditiontreatytobeconcludedbetweenthem. 2.IfaContractingStatewhichmakesextraditionconditionalontheexistenceofatreatyservicesa requestforextraditionfromanotherContractingStatewithwhichithasnoextraditiontreaty,itmayat itsoptionconsiderthisConventionasthelegalbasisforextraditioninrespectoftheoffence.Extradition shallbesubjecttotheotherconditionsprovidedbythelawoftherequestedState. 3.ContractingStateswhichdonotmakeextraditionconditionalontheexistenceofatreatyshall recognizetheoffenceasanextraditableoffencebetweenthemselvessubjecttotheconditionsprovided bythelawoftherequestedState. 4.Theoffenceshallbetreated,forthepurposeofextraditionbetweenContractingStates,asifithad beencommittednotonlyintheplaceinwhichitoccurredbutalsointheterritoriesoftheStates requiredtoestablishtheirjurisdictioninaccordancewithArticle4,paragraph1. ARTICLE9

1.WhenanyoftheactsmentionedinArticle1(a)hasoccurredorisabouttooccur,ContractingStates shalltakeallappropriatemeasurestorestorecontroloftheaircrafttoitslawfulcommanderorto preservehiscontroloftheaircraft. 2.Inthecasescontemplatedbytheprecedingparagraph,anyContractingStateinwhichtheaircraftor itspassengersorcrewarepresentshallfacilitatethecontinuationofthejourneyofthepassengersand crewassoonaspracticable,andshallwithoutdelayreturntheaircraftanditscargotothepersons lawfullyentitledtopossession. ARTICLE10

1.ContractingStatesshallaffordoneanotherthegreatestmeasureofassistanceinconnectionwith criminalproceedingsbroughtinrespectoftheoffenceandotheractsmentionedinArticle4.Thelawof theStaterequestedshallapplyinallcases. 2.TheprovisionsofparagraphIofthisArticleshallnotaffectobligationsunderanyothertreatybilateral ormultilateral,whichgovernsorwillgovern,inwholeorinpart,mutualassistanceincriminalmatters. ARTICLE11

EachContractingStateshallinaccordancewithitsnationallawreporttotheCounciloftheinternational CivilAviationOrganizationaspromptlyaspossibleanyrelevantinformationinitspossessionconcerning thecircumstancesoftheoffence; theactiontakenpursuantInArticle9; themeasurestakeninrelationtotheoffenderortheallegedoffender:and inparticulartheresultsofanyextraditionproceedingsorotherlegalproceedings. ARTICLE12

1.AnydisputebetweentwoormoreContractingStatesconcerningtheinterpretationorapplicationof thisConventionwhichcannotbesettledthroughnegotiation,shallattherequestofoneofthem,be submittedtothePartiesandifthepartiesareunabletoagreeontheorganizationorthearbitration,any oneofthosePartiesmayreferthedisputetotheInternationalCourtofJusticebyrequestinconformity withtheStatuteoftheCourt. 2.Eachstatemayatthetimeofsignatureorratificationofthisconventionoraccessionthereto,declare thatitdoesnotconsideritselfboundbytheprecedingparagraph.TheotherContractingStatesshallnot beboundbytheprecedingparagraphwithrespecttoanyContractingStatehavingmadesucha reservation. 3.AnyContractingStatehavingmadeareservationinaccordancewiththeprecedingparagraphmayat anytimewithdrawthisreservationbynotificationtotheDepositoryGovernments. ARTICLE13

1.ThisConventionshallbeopenforsignatureatTheHagueon16thDecember,1970,bytheStates participatingintheInternationalConferenceonAirLawheldatTheHaguefrom1stto16thDecember 1970(hereinafterreferredtoastheHagueConference).After31stDecember,1970,theConvention shallbeopentoallStatesforsignatureinMoscow,LondonandWashington.AnyStatewhichdoesnot signthisConventionbeforeitsentryintoforceinaccordancewithparagraph3ofthisArticlemay accedetoitatanytime. 2.ThisConventionshallbesubjecttoratificationbythesignatoryStates.Instrumentsofratificationand instrumentsofaccessionshallbedepositedwithGovernmentsoftheUnionofSovietSocialistRepublics, theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,andtheUnitedStatesofAmericawhichare herebydesignatedtheDepositoryGovernments. 3.ThisConventionshallenterintoforcethirtydaysfollowingthedateofthedepositofinstrumentsof ratificationbytenStatessignatorytothisConventionwhichparticipatedinTheHagueConference.

4.ForotherStates,thisConventionshallenterintoforceonthedateofentryintoforceofthis Conventioninaccordancewithparagraph3ofthisArticle,orthirtydaysfollowingthedateofdepositof theirinstrumentsofratificationoraccession,whicheverislater. 5.TheDepositoryGovernmentsshallpromptlyinformallsignatoryandaccedingStatesofthedateof eachsignature,thedateofdepositofeachinstrumentofratificationoraccession,thedateofentryinto forceofthisConvention,andothernotices. 6.AssoonasthisConventioncomesintoforce,itshallberegisteredbytheDepositoryGovernments pursuanttoArticle102oftheCharteroftheUnitedNationsandpursuanttoArticle83ofthe ConventiononInternationalCivilAviation(Chicago,1994) ARTICLE14

1.AnyContractingStatemaydenouncethisConventionbywrittennotificationtotheDepository Governments. 2.Denunciationshalltakeeffectsixmonthsfollowingthedateonwhichnotificationisreceivedbythe DepositoryGovernments. INWITNESSWHEREOFtheundersignedPlenipotentiaries,beingdulyauthorizedtheretobytheir Governments,havesignedthisConvention. DONEatTheHague,thissixteenthdayofDecember,onethousand,ninehundredandseventy,inthree originals,eachbeingdrawnupinfourauthentictextsintheEnglish,French,RussianandSpanish languages. ___________________________ SECONDSCHEDULE [Section48(1).]

ConventionfortheUnificationofcertainRulesrelatingtoInternationalCarriagebyAir (Montreal,1999)

THESTATESPARTIESTOTHISCONVENTION RECOGNISINGthesignificantcontributionoftheconventionfortheUnificationofCertainRulesRelating tointernationalCarriagebyAirsignedinWarsawon12thOctober,1929,hereinafterreferredtoasthe WarsawConvention,andotherrelatedinstrumentstotheharmonizationofprivateinternationalair law; RECOGNISINGtheneedtomodernizeandconsolidatetheWarsawConventionandrelatedinstruments;

RECOGNISINGtheimportanceofensuringprotectionoftheinterestsofconsumersininternational carriagebyairandtheneedforequitablecompensationbasedontheprincipleofrestitution; REAFFIRMINGthedesirabilityofanorderlydevelopmentofinternationalairtransportoperationsand thesmoothflowofpassengers,baggageandcargoinaccordancewiththeprinciplesandobjectivesof theConventionOfInternationalCivilAviation,doneatChicagoon7thDecember,1944; CONVINCEDthatcollectiveStateactionforfurtherharmonizationandcodificationofcertainrules governinginternationalcarriagebyairthroughanewconventionisthemostadequatemeansof achievinganequitablebalanceofinterests; HAVEAGREEDASFOLLOWS: CHAPTER1

GeneralProvisions ARTICLE1

ScopeofApplication

1.ThisConventionappliestoallinternationalcarriageofpersons,baggageorcargoperformedby aircraftforreward.Itappliesequallytogratuitouscarriagebyaircraftperformedbyanairtransport undertaking. 2.ForthepurposesofthisConvention,theexpressioninternationalcarriagemeansanycarriagein which,accordingtoagreementbetweentheparties,theplaceofdepartureandtheplaceofdestination, whetherornottherebeabreakinthecarriageoratranshipment,aresituatedeitherwithinthe territoriesoftwoStatesParties,orwithintheterritoryofasingleStatePartyifthereisanagreed stoppingplacewithintheterritoryofanotherState,evenifthatStateisnotaStateparty.Carriage betweentwopointswithintheterritoryofasingleStatePartywithoutanagreedstoppingplacewithin theterritoryofanotherStateisnotinternationalcarriageforthepurposesofthisConvention. 3.Carriagetobeperformedbyseveralsuccessivecarriersisdeemed,forthepurposesofthis Convention,tobeoneundividedcarriageifithasbeenregardedbythepartiesasasingleoperation, whetherithadbeenagreeduponundertheformofasinglecontractorofaseriesofcontractsandit doesnotloseitsinternationalcharactermerelybecauseonecontractoraseriesofcontractsistobe performedentirelywithintheterritoryofthesameState. 4.ThisConventionappliesalsotocarriageassetoutinChapterV,subjecttothetermscontained therein. ARTICLE2

CarriagePerformedbyStateandCarriageofPostalItems

1.ThisConventionappliestocarriageperformedbytheStateorbylegallyconstitutedpublicbodies provideditfallswithintheconditionslaiddowninArticle1. 2.Inthecarriageofpostalitems,thecarriershallbeliableonlytotherelevantpostaladministrationin accordancewiththerulesapplicabletotherelationshipbetweenthecarriersandthepostal administrations. 3.Exceptasprovidedinparagraph2ofthisArticle,theprovisionsofthisConventionshallnotapplyto thecarriageofpostalitems. CHAPTERII

DocumentationandDutiesifthePartiesrelatingtotheCarriageofPassengers, BaggageandCargo ARTICLE3

PassengerandBaggage

1.Inrespectofcarriageofpassengers,individualorcollectivedocumentofcarriageshallbedelivered containing (a)anindicationoftheplacesofdepartureanddestination; (b)iftheplacesofdepartureanddestinationarewithintheterritoryofasingleStateParty,oneormore agreedstoppingplacesbeingwithintheterritoryofanotherState,anindicationofatleastonesuch stoppingplace. 2.Anyothermeanswhichpreservestheinformationindicatedinparagraph1maybesubstitutedfor thedeliveryofthedocumentreferredtointhatparagraph.Ifanysuchothermeansisused,thecarrier shalloffertodelivertothepassengerawrittenstatementoftheinformationsopreserved. 3.Thecarriershalldelivertothepassengerabaggageidentificationtagforeachpieceofchecked baggage. 4.ThepassengershallbegivenwrittennoticetotheeffectthatwherethisConventionisapplicableit governsandmaylimittheliabilityofcarriersinrespectofdeathorinjuryandfordestructionorlossof, ordamageto,baggage,andfordelay. 5.Noncompliancewiththeprovisionsoftheforegoingparagraphsshallnotaffecttheexistenceorthe validityofthecontractofcarriage,whichshallnonetheless,besubjecttotherulesofthisConvention includingthoserelatingtolimitationofliability. ARTICLE4 Cargo

1.Inrespectofthecarriageofcargo,anairwaybillshallbedelivered. 2.Anyothermeanswhichpreservesarecordofthecarriagetobeperformedmaybesubstitutedforthe deliveryofanairwaybill.Ifsuchothermeansareused,thecarriageshall,ifsorequestedbythe consignor,delivertotheconsignoracargoreceiptpermittingidentificationoftheconsignmentand accesstotheinformationcontainedintherecordpreservedbysuchothermeans. ARTICLE5

ContentsofairWaybillorCargoReceipt

Theairwaybillorthecargoreceiptshallinclude (a)anidentificationoftheplacesofdepartureanddestination; (b)iftheplacesofdepartureanddestinationarewithintheterritoryofasingleStateparty,oneormore agreedstoppingplacesbeingwithintheterritoryofanotherState,anindicationofatleastonesuch stoppingplace;and (c)anindicationoftheweightoftheconsignment. ARTICLE6

DocumentrelatingtotheNatureoftheCargo

Theconsignormayberequiredifnecessarytomeettheformalitiesofcustoms,policeandsimilarpublic authorities,todeliveradocumentindicatingthenatureofthecargo.Thisprovisioncreatesforthe carriernoduty,obligationorliabilitytherefrom. ARTICLE7

DescriptionofAirWaybill

1.Theairwaybillshallbemadeoutbytheconsignorinthreeoriginalparts. 2.Thefirstpartshallbemarkedforthecarrier;itshallbesignedbytheconsignor.Thesecondpart shallbemarkedfortheconsignee;itshallbesignedbytheconsignorandbythecarrier.Thethirdpart shallbesignedbythecarrierwhoshallhandittotheconsignorafterthecargohasbeenaccepted. 3.Thesignatureofthecarrierandthatoftheconsignormaybeprintedorstamped. 4.If,attherequestoftheconsignor,thecarriermakesouttheairwaybill,thecarriershallbedeemed, subjecttoprooftothecontrary,tohavedonesoonbehalfoftheconsignor. ARTICLE8

DocumentationforMultiplePackages

Whenthereismorethanonepackage (a)thecarrierofcargohastherighttorequiretheconsignortomakeoutseparateairwaybills; (b)theconsignorhastherighttorequirethecarriertodeliverseparatecargoreceiptswhentheother meansreferredtoinparagraph2ofArticle4areused. ARTICLE9

NoncompliancewithDocumentaryRequirements

NoncompliancewiththeprovisionsofArticles4to8shallnotaffecttheexistenceorthevalidityofthe contractofcarriagewhichshall,nonetheless,besubjecttotherulesofthisConventionincludingthose relatingtolimitationofliability. ARTICLE10

ResponsibilityforParticularsofDocumentation

1.Theconsignorisresponsibleforthecorrectnessoftheparticularsandstatementsrelatingtothe cargoinsertedbyitoronitsbehalfintheairwaybillorfurnishedbyitoronitsbehalftothecarrierfor insertioninthecargoreceiptorforinsertionintherecordpreservedbytheothermeansreferredtoin paragraph2ofArticle4.Theforegoingshallalsoapply,wherethepersonactingonbehalfofthe consignorisalsotheagentofthecarrier. 2.Theconsignorshallindemnifythecarrieragainstalldamagesufferedbyit,orbyanyotherpersonto whomthecarrierisliable,byreasonoftheirregularity,incorrectnessorincompletenessofthe particularsandstatementsfurnishedbytheconsignororonitsbehalf. 3.Subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraphs1and2ofthisArticle,thecarriershallindemnifythe consignoragainstalldamagessufferedbyit,orbyanyotherpersontowhomtheconsignorisliable,by reasonoftheirregularity,incorrectnessorincompletenessoftheparticularsandstatementinsertedby thecarrieroronitsbehalfinthecargoreceiptorintherecordpreservedbytheothermeansreferredto inparagraph2ofArticle4. ARTICLE11

EvidentiaryValueofDocumentation

1.Theairwaybillorthecargoreceiptisprimafacieevidenceoftheconclusionofthecontract,ofthe acceptanceofthecargoandoftheconditionsofcarriagementionedtherein. 2.Anystatementsintheairwaybillorthecargoreceiptrelatingtotheweight,dimensionsand packagingofthecargo,aswellasthoserelatingtothenumberofpackages,areprimafacieevidenceof thefactsslated;thoserelatingtothequantity,volumeandconditionofthecargodonotconstitute evidenceagainstthecarrierexceptsofarastheybothhavebeen,andarestatedintheairwaybillorthe

cargoreceipttohavebeen,checkedbyitinthepresenceoftheconsignor,orrelatetotheapparent conditionofthecargo. ARTICLE12

RightofDispositionofCargo

1.Subjecttoitsliabilitytocarryoutallitsobligationsunderthecontractofcarriage,theconsignorhas therighttodisposeofthecargobywithdrawingitattheairportofdepartureordestination,orby stoppingitinthecourseofthejourneyonanylanding,orbycallingforittobedeliveredattheplaceof destinationorinthecourseofthejourneytoapersonotherthantheconsigneeoriginallydesignated,or byrequiringittobereturnedtotheairportofdeparture.Theconsignormustnotexercisethisrightof dispositioninsuchawayastoprejudicethecarrierorotherconsignorsandmustreimburseany expensesoccasionedbytheexerciseofthisright. 2.Ifitisimpossibletocarryouttheinstructionsoftheconsignor,thecarriermustsoinformthe consignorforthwith. 3.Ifthecarriercarriesouttheinstructionsoftheconsignorforthedispositionofthecargowithout requiringtheproductionofthepartoftheairwaybillorthecargoreceiptdeliveredtothelatter,the carrierwillbeliable,withoutprejudicetoitsrightofrecoveryfromtheconsignor,foranydamagewhich maybecausedtherebytoanypersonwhoislawfullyinpossessionofthatpartoftheairwaybillorthe cargoreceipt. 4.Therightconferredontheconsignorceasesatthemomentwhenthatoftheconsigneebeginsin accordancewithArticle13.Nevertheless,iftheconsigneedeclinestoacceptthecargo,orcannotbe communicatedwith,theconsignorresumesitsrightofdisposition. ARTICLE13

DeliveryoftheCargo

1.ExceptwhentheconsignorhasexerciseditsrightunderArticle12,theconsigneeisentitled,onarrival ofthecargoattheplaceofdestination,torequirethecarriertodeliverthecargotoit,onpaymentof thechargesdueandoncomplyingwiththeconditionsofcarriage. 2.Unlessitisotherwiseagreed,itisthedutyofthecarriertogivenoticetotheconsigneeassoonasthe cargoarrives. 3.Ifthecarrieradmitsthelossofthecargo,orifthecargohasnotarrivedattheexpirationofseven daysafterthedateonwhichitoughttohavearrived,theconsigneeisentitledtoenforceagainstthe carriertherightswhichflowfromthecontractofcarriage. ARTICLE14

EnforcementoftheRightsofConsignorandConsignee

Theconsignorandtheconsigneecanrespectivelyenforcealltherightsgiventothembyarticle12and 13,eachinitsownname,whetheritisactinginitsowninterestorintheinterestofanother,provided thatitcarriesouttheobligationsimposedbythecontractofcarriage. ARTICLE15

RelationsofConsignorandConsigneeorMutualRelationsofthirdParties 1.Articles12,13and14donotaffecteithertherelationsoftheconsignorandtheconsigneewitheach otherorthemutualrelationsofthirdpartieswhoserightsarederivedeitherfromtheconsignororfrom theconsignee. 2.TheprovisionsofArticles12,13and14canonlybevariedbyexpressprovisionsintheairwaybillor thecargoreceipt. ARTICLE16

FormalitiesofCustoms,PoliceorOtherPublicAuthorities

1.Theconsignormustfurnishsuchinformationandsuchdocumentsasarenecessarytomeetthe formalitiesofcustoms,policeandanyotherpublicauthoritiesbeforethecargocanbedeliveredtothe consignee.Theconsignorisliabletothecarrierforanydamageoccasionedbytheabsence,insufficiency orirregularityofanysuchinformationordocuments,unlessthedamageisduetothefaultofthe carrier,itsservantsoragents. 2.Thecarrierisundernoobligationtoenquireintothecorrectnessorsufficiencyofsuchinformationor documents. CHAPTERIII

LiabilityoftheCarrierandExtentof,CompensationforDamage ARTICLE17

DeathandInjuryofPassengersDamageofBaggage

1.Thecarrierisliablefordamagesustainedincaseofdeathorbodilyinjuryofapassengerupon conditiononlythattheaccidentwhichcausedthedeathorinjurytookplaceonboardtheaircraftorin thecourseofanyoftheoperationsofembarkingordisembarking. 2.Thecarrierisliablefordamagesustainedincaseofdestructionorlossof,orofdamageto,checked baggageuponconditiononlythattheeventwhichcausedthedestruction,lossordamagetookplaceon boardtheaircraftorduringanyperiodwithinwhichthecheckedbaggagewasinthechargeofthe carrier.However,thecarrierisnotliableifandtotheextentthatthedamageresultedfromtheinherent defect,qualityorviceofthebaggage.Inthecaseofuncheckedbaggage,includingpersonalitems,the carrierisliableifthedamageresultedfromitsfaultorthatofitsservantsoragents.

3.Ifthecarrieradmitsthelossofthecheckedbaggage,orifthecheckedbaggagehasnotarrivedatthe expirationofthetwentyonedaysafterthedateonwhichitoughttohavearrived,thepassengeris entitledtoenforceagainstthecarriertherightswhichflowfromthecontractofcarriage. 4.Unlessotherwisespecified,inthisConventionthetermbaggagemeansbothcheckedbaggageand uncheckedbaggage. ARTICLE18

DamagetoCargo

Thecarrierisliablefordamagesustainedintheeventofthedestructionorlossof,ordamagetocargo uponconditiononlythattheeventwhichcausedthedamagesosustainedtookplaceduringthe carriagebyair. However,thecarrierisnotliableifandtotheextentitprovesthatthedestruction,orlossof,ordamage to,thecargoresultedfromoneormoreofthefollowing (a)inherentdefect,qualityorviceofthatcargo; (b)defectivepackingofthatcargoperformedbyapersonotherthanthecarrieroritsservantsor agents; (c)anactofwaroranarmedconflict; (d)anactofpublicauthoritycarriedoutinconnectionwiththeentry,exitortransitofthecargo. 3.Thecarriagebyairwithinthemeaningofparagraph1ofthisArticlecomprisestheperiodduring whichthecargoisinthechargeofthecarrier. 4.Theperiodofthecarriagebyairdoesnotextendtoanycarriagebyland,byseaorbyinland waterwayperformedoutsideanAirport.If,however,suchcarriagetakesplaceintheperformanceofa contractforcarriagebyair,forthepurposeofloading,deliveryortransshipment,anydamageis presumed,subjecttoprooftothecontrary,tohavebeentheresultofaneventwhichtookplaceduring thecarriagebyair.Ifacarrier,withouttheconsentoftheconsignor,substitutescarriagebyanother modeoftransportforthewholeorpartofacarriageintendedbytheagreementbetweenthepartiesto becarriagebyair,suchcarriagebyanothermodeoftransportisdeemedtobewithintheperiodof carriagebyair. ARTICLE19 Delay

Thecarrierisliablefordamageoccasionedbydelayinthecarriagebyairofpassengers,baggageor cargo.Nevertheless,thecarriershallnotbeliablefordamageoccasionedbydelayifitprovesthatitand itsservantsandagentstookallmeasuresthatcouldreasonablyberequiredtoavoidthedamageorthat itwasimpossibleforitorthemtotakesuchmeasures.

ARTICLE20 Exoneration

Ifthecarrierprovesthatthedamagewascausedorcontributedtobythenegligenceorotherwrongful actoromissionofthepersonclaimingcompensation,orthepersonfromwhomheorshederiveshisor herrights,thecarriershallbewhollyorpartlyexoneratedfromitsliabilitytotheclaimanttotheextent thatsuchnegligenceorwrongfulactoromissioncausedorcontributedtothedamage.Whenbyreason ofdeathorinjuryofapassenger,compensationisclaimedbyapersonotherthanthepassenger,the carriershalllikewisebewhollyorpartlyexoneratedfromitsliabilitytotheextentthatitprovesthatthe damagewascausedorcontributedtobythenegligenceorotherwrongfulactorcommissionofthat passenger.ThisArticleappliestoalltheliabilityprovisionsinthisConvention,includingparagraph1of Article21. ARTICLE21

CompensationincaseofDeathorInjuryofPassengers

1.Fordamagearisingunderparagraph1ofArticle17notexceeding100,000.00UnitedStatesdollarsfor eachpassenger,thecarriershallnotbeabletoexcludeorlimititsliability. 2.Thecarriershallnotbeliablefordamagesarisingunderparagraph1ofArticle17totheextentthat theyexceedforeachpassenger100,000UnitedStatesdollarsifthecarrierprovesthat (a)suchdamagewasnotduetothenegligenceorotherwrongfulactoromissionofthecarrierorits servantsoragents;or (b)suchdamagewassolelyduetothenegligenceorotherwrongfulactoromissionofathirdparty. ARTICLE22

LimitsofLiabilityinrelationtoDelay,BaggageandCargo

1.InthecaseofdamagecausedbydelayasspecifiedinArticle19inthecarriageofpersons,theliability ofthecarrierforeachpassengerislimitedto4,150UnitedStatesDollars. 2.Inthecarriageofbaggage,theliabilityofthecarrierinthecaseofdestruction,loss,damageordelay islimitedto1,000UnitedStatesDollarsforeachpassengerunlessthepassengerhasmade,atthetime whenthecheckedbaggagewashandedovertothecarrier,aspecialdeclarationofinterestindeliveryat destinationandhaspaidasupplementarysumifthecasesorequires.Inthatcase,thecarrierwillbe liabletopayasumnotexceedingthedeclaredsum,unlessitprovesthatthesumisgreaterthanthe passengersactualinterestindeliveryatdestination. 3.InthecarriageofCargo,theliabilityofthecarrierinthecaseofdestruction,loss,damageordelayis limitedtoasumof20UnitedStatesDollarsperkilogram,unlesstheconsignorhasmade,atthetime whenthepackagewashandedovertothecarrier,aspecialdeclarationofinterestindeliveryat

destinationandhaspaidasupplementarysumifthecasesorequires.Inthatcasethecarrierwillbe liabletopayasumnotexcludingthedeclaredsum,unlessitprovesthatthesumisgreaterthanthe consignorsactualinterestindeliveryatdestination. 4.Inthecaseofdestruction,loss,damageordelayofpartofthecargo,orofanyobjectcontained therein,theweighttobetakenintoconsiderationindeterminingtheamounttowhichthecarriers liabilityislimitedshallbeonlythetotalweightofthepackageorpackagesconcerned.Nevertheless, whenthedestruction,loss,damageordelayofapartofthecargo,orofanobjectcontainedtherein, affectsthevalueofotherpackagescoveredbythesameairwaybillorthesamereceiptor,iftheywere notissued,bythesamerecordpreservedbytheothermeansreferredtoinparagraph2ofArticle4,the totalweightofsuchpackageorpackagesshallalsobetakenintoconsiderationindeterminingthelimit ofliability. 5.Theforegoingprovisionsofparagraphs1and2ofthisArticleshallnotapplyifitisprovedthatthe damageresultedfromanactoromissionofthecarrier,itsservantsoragents,donewithintenttocause damageorrecklesslyandwithknowledgethatdamagewouldprobablyresult;providedthat,inthecase ofsuchactoromissionofaservantoragent,itisalsoprovedthatsuchservantsoragentwasacting withinthescopeofitsemployment. 6.ThelimitsprescribedinArticle21andinthisArticleshallnotpreventtheCourtfromawarding,in accordancewithitsownlaw,inaddition,thewholeorpartofthecourtcostsandoftheotherexpenses ofthelitigationincurredbythePlaintiff,includinginterest.Theforegoingprovisionshallnotapplyifthe amountofthedamagesawarded,excludingCourtcostsandotherexpensesofthelitigation,doesnot exceedthesumwhichthecarrierhasofferedinwritingtothePlaintiffwithinaperiodofsixmonths fromthedateoftheoccurrencecausingthedamage,orbeforethecommencementoftheaction,ifthat islater. ARTICLE23

ConversionofMonetaryUnits

1.ThesumsmentionedinArticles21and22shallbeconvertedtonairaattheexistingofficialexchange rate. ARTICLE24 ReviewofLimits

1.WithoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofArticle25ofthisConvention,thelimitsofliabilityprescribedin Articles21,22and23shallbereviewedbytheMinisterofAviationuponadvicebytheNigerianCivil AviationAuthorityatsevenyearintervals,thefirstsuchreviewtotakeplaceattheendoftheseventh yearfollowingthedateofentryintoforceofthisAct. ARTICLE25

StipulationonLimits

Acarriermaystipulatethatthecontractofcarriageshallbesubjecttohigherlimitsofliabilitythanthose providedforinthisConventionortonolimitsofliabilitywhatsoever. ARTICLE26

InvalidityofContractualProvisions

Anyprovisiontendingtorelievethecarrierofliabilityortofixalowerlimitthanthatwhichislaiddown inthisConventionshallbenullandvoid,butthenullityofanysuchprovisiondoesnotinvolvethenullity ofthewholecontract,whichshallremainsubjecttotheprovisionsofthisconvention. ARTICLE27

FreedomtoContract

NothingcontainedinthisConventionshallpreventthecarrierfromrefusingtoenterintoanycontract ofcarriage,fromwaivinganydefencesavailableundertheConvention,orfromlayingdownconditions whichdonotconflictwiththeprovisionsofthisConvention. ARTICLE28

AdvancePayments

Inthecaseofaircraftaccidentsresultingindeathorinjuryofpassengers,thecarriershall,ifrequiredby itsnationallaw,makeadvancepaymentswithoutdelaytoanaturalpersonorpersonswhoareentitled toclaimcompensationinordertomeettheimmediateeconomicneedsofsuchpersons.Suchadvance paymentsshallnotconstituterecognitionofliabilityandmaybeoffsetagainstanyamounts subsequentlypaidasdamagesbythecarrier. ARTICLE29

BasisofClaims

Inthecarriageofpassengers,baggageandcargo,anyactionfordamages,howeverfounded,whether underthisconventionorincontractorintortorotherwise,canonlybebroughtsubjecttothe conditionsandsuchlimitsofliabilityasaresetoutinthisConventionwithoutprejudicetothequestion astowhoarepersonswhohavetherighttobringsuitandwhataretheirrespectiverights.Inanysuch action,punitive,exemplaryoranyothernoncompensatorydamagesshallnotberecoverable. ARTICLE30

Servants,AgentsAggregationofClaims

1.Ifanactionisbroughtagainstaservantoragentofthecarrierarisingoutofdamagetowhichthe Conventionrelates,suchservantoragent,iftheyprovethattheyactedwithinthescopeoftheir

employment,shallbeentitledtoavailthemselvesoftheconditionsandlimitsofliabilitywhichthe carrieritselfisentitledtoinvokeunderthisConvention. 2.Theaggregateoftheamountsrecoverablefromthecarrier,itsservantsandagents,inthatcase,shall notexceedthesaidlimits. 3.Saveinrespectofthecarriageofcargo,theprovisionsofparagraphIand2ofthisArticleshallnot applyifitisprovedthatthedamageresultedfromanactoromissionoftheservantoragentdonewith intenttocausedamagerecklesslyandwithknowledgethatdamagewouldprobablyresult. ARTICLE31

TimelyNoticeofComplaint

1.ReceiptbythepersonentitledtodeliveryofcheckedbaggageorcargowithoutcomplaintisPrima Facieevidencethatthesamehasbeendeliveredingoodconditionandinaccordancewiththe documentofcarriageorwiththerecordpreservedbytheothermeansreferredtoinparagraph2of Article3andparagraph2ofArticle4. 2.Inthecaseofdamage,thepersonentitledtodeliverymustcomplaintothecarrierforthwithafterthe discoveryofthedamage,and,atthelatest,withinsevendaysfromthedateofreceiptincaseofcargo. Inthecaseofdelay,thecomplaintmustbemadeatlatestwithinfourteendaysfromthedateonwhich thebaggageorcargohavebeenplacedathisorherdisposal. 3.Everycomplaintmustbemadeinwritingandgivenordispatchedwithintimesaforesaid. 4.Ifnocomplaintismadewithinthetimesaforesaid,noactionshalllieagainstthecarrier,saveinthe caseoffraudonitspart. ARTICLE32

DeathofPersonLiable

Inthecaseofthedeathofthepersonliable,anactionfordamagesliesinaccordancewiththetermsof thisConventionagainstthoselegallyrepresentinghisorherestate. ARTICLE34 Arbitration

1.SubjecttotheprovisionsofthisArticle,thepartiestothecontractofcarriageforcargomaystipulate thatanydisputerelatingtotheliabilityofthecarrierunderthisConventionshallbesettledby arbitration.Suchagreementshallbeinwriting. 2.ThearbitratororarbitraltribunalshallapplytheprovisionsofthisConvention.

4.Theprovisionsofparagraphs2and3ofthisArticleshallbedeemedtobepartofeveryarbitration clauseoragreement,andanytermofsuchclauseoragreementwhichisinconsistenttherewithshallbe nullandvoid. ARTICLE35 LimitationofActions

Therighttodamagesshallbeextinguishedifanactionisnotbroughtwithinaperiodoftwoyears, reckonedfromthedateofarrivalatthedestination,orfromthedateonwhichtheaircraftoughtto havearrived,orfromthedateonwhichthecarriagestopped. ARTICLE36 SuccessiveCarriage

1.Inthecaseofcarriagetobeperformedbyvarioussuccessivecarriersandfallingwithinthedefinition setoutinparagraph3ofArticle1,eachcarrierwhichacceptspassengers,baggageorcargoissubjectto therulessetoutinthisConventionandisdeemedtobeoneofthepartiestothecontractofcarriagein sofarasthecontractdealswiththatpartofthecarriagewhichisperformedunderitssupervision. 2.Inthecaseofcarriageofthisnature,thepassengeroranypersonentitledtocompensationinrespect ofhimorhercantakeactiononlyagainstthecarrierwhichperformedthecarriageduringwhichthe accidentorthedelayoccurred,saveinthecasewhere,byexpressagreement,thefirstcarrierhas assumedliabilityforthewholejourney. 3.Asregardsbaggageorcargo,thepassengerorconsignorwillhavearightofactionagainstthefirst carrier,andthepassengerorconsigneewhoisentitledtodeliverywillhavearightofactionagainstthe lastcarrier,andfurther,eachmaytakeactionagainstthecarrierwhichperformedthecarriageduring whichthedestruction,loss,damageordelaytookplace.Thesecarrierswillbejointlyandseverallyliable tothepassengerortotheconsignororconsignee. ARTICLE37

RightofResourcesagainstThirdParties

NothinginthisConventionshallprejudicethequestionwhetherapersonliablefordamagein accordancewithitsprovisionshasarightofrecourseagainstanyotherperson. CHAPTERIV

CombinedCarriage ARTICLE38

CombinedCarriage

1.Inthecaseofcombinedcarriageperformedpartlybyairandpartlybyanyothermodeofcarriage, theprovisionsofthisConventionshall,subjecttoparagraphofArticle18,applyonlytothecarriageby air,providedthatthecarriagebyairfallswithinthetermsofArticle1. 2.NothinginthisConventionshallpreventthepartiesinthecaseofcombinecarriagefrominsertingin thedocumentofaircarriageconditionsrelatingtoothermodesofcarriage,providedthattheprovisions ofthisConventionareobservedasregardsthecarriagebyair. CHAPTERV

CarriagebyAirPerformedbyaPersonotherthantheContractingCarrier ARTICLE39

ContractingCarrierActualCarrier

TheprovisionsofthisChapterapplywhenaperson(hereinafterreferredtoasthecontractingcarrier) asaprincipalmakesacontractofcarriagegovernedbythisConventionwithapassengerorconsignoror withapersonactingonbehalfofthepassengerorconsignor,andanotherperson(hereinafterreferred toastheactualcarrier)performs,byvirtueofauthorityfromthecontractingcarrier,thewholeorpart ofthecarriage,butisnotwithrespecttosuchpartasuccessivecarrierwithinthemeaningofthis Convention.Suchauthorityshallbepresumedintheabsenceofprooftothecontrary. ARTICLE40

RespectiveLiabilityofContractingandActualCarriers

Ifanactualcarrierperformsthewholeorpartofcarriagewhich,accordingtothecontractreferredtoin Article39,isgovernedbythisConvention,boththecontractingcarrierandtheactualcarriershall, exceptasotherwiseprovidedinthisChapter,besubjecttotherulesofthisConvention,theformerfor thewholeofthecarriagecontemplatedinthecontract,thelattersolelyforthecarriagewhichit performs. ARTICLE41 MutualLiability

1.Theactsandomissionsoftheactualcarrierandofitsservantsandagentsactingwithinthescopeof theiremploymentshall,inrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,bedeemedtobealso thoseofthecontractingcarrier. 2.Theactsandomissionsofthecontractingcarrierandofitsservantsandagentsactingwithinthe scopeoftheiremploymentshallinrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,bedeemed tobealsothoseoftheactualcarrier.Nevertheless,nosuchactoromissionshallsubjecttheactual carriertoliabilityexceedingtheamountsreferredtoinArticles21,22,23and24.Anyspecialagreement underwhichthecontractingcarrierassumesobligationsnotimposedbythisConventionoranywaiver

ofrightsordefencesconferredbythisConventionoranyspecialdeclarationofinterestindeliveryat destinationcontemplatedinArticle22shallnotaffecttheactualcarrierunlessagreedtobyit. ARTICLE42

AddresseeofComplaintsandInstructions

AnycomplainttobemadeorinstructiontobegivenunderthisConventiontothecarriershallhavethe sameeffectwhetheraddressedtothecontractingcarrierortotheactualcarrier.Nevertheless, instructionsreferredtoinArticle12shallonlybeeffectiveifaddressedtothecontractingcarrier. ARTICLE43

ServantsandAgents

Inrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,anyservantoragentofthatcarrierorofthe contractingcarriershall,iftheyprovethattheyactedwithinthescopeoftheiremployment,beentitled toavailthemselvesoftheconditionsandlimitsofliabilitywhichareapplicableunderthisConventionto thecarrierwhoseservantoragenttheyare,unlessitisprovedthattheyactedinamannerthat preventsthelimitsofliabilityfrombeinginvokedinaccordancewiththisConvention. ARTICLE44

AggregationofDamages

Inrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,theaggregateoftheamountsrecoverable fromthatcarrierandthecontractingcarrier,andfromtheirservantandagentsactingwithinthescope oftheiremployment,shallnotexceedthehighestamountwhichcouldbeawardedagainsteitherthe contractingcarrierortheactualcarrierunderthisConvention,butnoneofthepersonsmentionedshall beliableforsuminexcessofthelimitapplicabletothatperson. ARTICLE45

AddresseeofClaims

Inrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,anactionfordamagemaybebrought,atthe optionofthePlaintiff,againstthatcarrierorthecontractingcarrier,oragainstbothtogetheror separately.Iftheactionisbroughtagainstonlyoneofthosecarriers,thatcarriershallhavetherightto requiretheothercarriertobejoinerintheproceedings,theprocedureandeffectsbeinggovernedby thelawofthecourtseizedofthecase. ARTICLE46

AdditionalJurisdiction

AnyactionfordamagescontemplatedinArticle45mustbebrought,attheoptionofthePlaintiff,inthe territoryofoneoftheStateParties,eitherbeforeacourtinwhichanactionmaybebroughtagainstthe

contractingcarrier,asprovidedinArticle33,orbeforethecourthavingjurisdictionattheplacewhere theactualcarrierhasitsdomicileoritsprincipalplaceofbusiness. ARTICLE47

InvalidityofContractualProvisions

Anycontractualprovisiontendingtorelievethecontractingcarrierortheactualcarrierofliabilityunder thisChapterortofixalowerlimitthanthatwhichisapplicableaccordingtothisChaptershallbenull andvoid,butthenullityofanysuchprovisiondoesnotinvolvethenullityofthewholecontract,which shallremainsubjecttotheprovisionsofthisChapter. ARTICLE48

MutualRelationsofContractingandActualCarriers

ExceptasprovidedinArticle45,nothinginthisChaptershallaffecttherightsandobligationsofthe carriersbetweenthemselves,includinganyrightofrecourseorindemnification. CHAPTERVI OtherProvisions ARTICLE49

MandatoryApplication

Anyclausecontainedinthecontractofcarriageandallspecialagreementsenteredintobeforethe damageoccurredbywhichthepartiespurporttoinfringetheruleslaiddownbythisConvention, whetherbydecidingthelawtobeapplied,orbyalteringtherulesastojurisdiction,shallbenulland void. ARTICLE50 Insurance

StatesPartiesshallrequiretheircarrierstomaintainadequateinsurancecoveringtheirliabilityunder thisConvention.AcarriermayberequiredbytheStatePartyintowhichitoperatestofurnishevidence thatitmaintainsadequateinsurancecoveringitsliabilityunderthisConvention. ARTICLE51

CarriagePerformedinExtraordinaryCircumstances

TheprovisionsofArticles3to5,7and8relatingtothedocumentationofcarriageshallnotapplyinthe caseofcarriageperformedinextraordinarycircumstancesoutsidethenormalscopeofacarriers business.

ARTICLE52

DefinitionofDays

ThetermdayswhenusedinthisConventionmeanscalendardays,notworkingdays. CHAPTERVII FinalClauses ARTICLE53

Signature,RatificationandEntryintoForce

1.ThisConventionshallbeopenforsignatureinMontrealon28May,1999byStatesparticipatinginthe InternationalConferenceonAirLawheldatMontrealfrom10to28May1999.After28May1999,the ConventionshallbeopentoallStatesforsignatureattheHeadquartersoftheInternationalCivil AviationOrganizationinMontrealuntilitentersintoforceinaccordancewithparagraph6ofthis Article. 2.ThisconventionshallbeopenforsignaturebyRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizations.Forthe purposeofthisConvention,aRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationmeansanyorganization whichisconstitutedbysovereignStateofagivenregionwhichhascompetenceinrespectofcertain mattersgovernedbythisconventionandhasbeendulyauthorisedtosignandtoratify,accept,approve oraccedetothisConvention.AreferencetoaStatePartyorStatesPartiesinthisConvention, otherwisethaninparagraph2ofArticle1,paragraph1(b)ofArticle3,paragraph(b)ofArticle5,Article 23,33,46,andparagraph(b)ofArticle57,appliesequallytoaRegionalEconomicIntegration Organization.ForthepurposeofArticle24,thereferencestoamajorityoftheStatesPartiesand onethirdoftheStatesPartiesshallnotapplytoaRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganization. 3.ThisConventionshallbesubjecttoratificationbyStatesandbyRegionalEconomicIntegration Organizationswhichhavesignedit. 4.AnyStateorRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationwhichdoesnotsignthisConventionmay accept,approveoraccedetoitatanytime. 5.Instrumentsofratification,acceptance,approvaloraccessionshallbedepositedwiththe InternationalCivilAviationOrganizationwhichisherebydesignatedtheDepositary. 6.Thisconventionshallenterintoforceonthesixtiethdayfollowingthedateofdepositofthethirtieth instrumentofratification,acceptanceapprovaloraccessionwiththeDepositarybetweentheStates whichhavedepositedsuchinstrument.AninstrumentdepositedbyaRegionalEconomicInternational Organizationshallnotbecountedforthepurposeofthisparagraph. 7.ForotherStatesandforotherRegionalEconomicIntegrations,thisConventionshalltakeeffectsixty daysfollowingthedateofdepositoftheinstrumentofratificationacceptance,approvaloraccession.

8.TheDepositaryshallpromptlynotifyallsignatoriesandStatesPartiesof (a)eachsignatureofthisConventionanddatethereof; (b)eachdepositofaninstrumentofratificationacceptance,approvaloraccessionanddatethereof; (c)thedateofentryintoforceofthisConvention; (d)thedateofthecomingintoforceofanyrevisionofthelimitsofliabilityunderthisConvention; (e)anydenunciationunderArticle54. ARTICLE54

Denunciation

1.AnyStatePartymaydenouncethisConventionbywrittennotificationtotheDepositary. 2.Denunciationshalltakeeffectonehundredandeightydaysfollowingthedateonwhichnotificationis receivedbytheDepositary. ARTICLE55

RelationshipwithStatePartiesoverWarsawConventionInstruments

ThisConventionshallprevailoveranyruleswhichapplytointernationalcarriage,byair (1)BetweenStatesPartiestothisConventionbyvirtueofthoseStatescommonlybeingPartyto (a)theConventionfortheUnificationofCertainRulesRelatingtoInternationalCarriagebyAirSignedin Warsawon12thOctober,1929(hereinaftercalledtheWarsawConvention); (b)theProtocoltoAmendtheConventionfortheUnificationofCertainRulesrelatingtoInternational CarriagebyAirsignedatWarsawon12thOctober.1929,doneatTheHagueon28September,1955 (hereinaftercalledTheHagueProtocol); (c)theConvention,supplementarytotheWarsawConvention,fortheUnificationofCertainRules relatingtoInternationalCarriagebyAirperformedbyapersonotherthantheContractingCarrier, signedatGuadalajaraon18thSeptember,1961(hereinaftercalledtheGuadalajaraConvention); (d)theProtocoltoAmendtheConventionlottheUnificationofCertainRulesRelatingtoInternational CarriagebyAirsignedatWarsawon12thOctober.1929asAmendedbytheProtocol,(doneatthe Hagueon28thSeptember,1955)signedatGuatemalaCityon8thMarch,1971(hereinaftercalledthe GuatemalaCityProtocol); (e)AdditionalProtocolNos.1to3andMontrealProtocolNo.4toamendtheWarsawConventionas amendedbyTheHagueProtocolortheWarsawConventionasamendedbybothTheHagueProtocol

andtheGuatemalaCityProtocolsignedatMontrealon25thSeptember,1975(hereinaftercalledthe MontrealProtocols);or (2)WithintheterritoryofanysingleStatePartytothisConventionbyvirtueofthatStatebeingPartyto oneormoreoftheinstrumentsreferredtoinsubparagraphs(a)to(e)above. ARTICLE56

StateswithmorethanoneSystemofLaw

1.IfaStatehastwoormoreterritorialunitsinwhichdifferentsystemsoflawareapplicableinrelation tomattersdealtwithinthisConvention,itmayatthetimeofsignature,ratification,acceptance, approvaloraccessiondeclarethatthisConventionshallextendtoallitsterritorialunitsoronlytooneor moreofthemandmaynotifythisdeclarationbysubmittinganotherdeclarationatanytime. 2.AnysuchdeclarationshallbenotifiedtotheDepositaryandshallstateexpresslytheterritorialunits towhichtheConventionapplies. 3.InrelationtoaStatePartywhichhasmadesuchadeclaration (a)referenceinArticle23tonationalcurrencyshallbeconstruedasreferringtothecurrencyofthe relevantterritorialunitofthatState;and (b)thereferenceinArticle28tonationallawshallbeconstruedasreferringtothelawoftherelevant territorialunitofthatState. ARTICLE57 Reservations

NoreservationmaybemadetothisconventionexceptthataStatePartymayatanytimedeclarebya notificationaddressedtotheDepositorythatthisConventionshallnotapplyto (a)internationalcarriagebyairperformedandoperateddirectlybythatStatePartyfornoncommercial purposesinrespecttoitsfunctionsanddutiesasasovereignState;and/or (b)thecarriageofpersons,cargoandbaggageforitsmilitaryauthoritiesonaircraftregisteredinor leasedbythatStateParty,thewholecapacityofwhichhasbeenreservedbyoronbehalfofsuch authorities. INWITNESSWHEREOFtheundersignedplenipotentiarieshavingbeendulyauthorized,havesignedthis Convention. DONEatMontrealonthe28thdayofMayoftheyearonethousandninehundredandninetyninein theEnglish,Arabic,Chinese,French,RussianandSpanishlanguages,alltextsbeingequallyauthentic. ThisConventionshallremaindepositedinthearchivesoftheinternationalCivilAviationOrganization. andcertifiedtopicsthereofshallbetransmittedbytheDepositorytoallStatesPartiestothis

Convention,aswellastoallStatesPartiestotheWarsawConvention,theHagueProtocol,the GuadalajaraConvention.TheGuatemalaCityprotocol,andtheMontrealProtocols. CHAPTER1 GeneralProvisions ARTICLE1 ScopeofApplication _____________________________ THIRDSCHEDULE [Section48(2).]

ModificationstotheConventionfortheUnificationofCertainrulesrelatingto InternationalCarriagebyAir

1.ThisConventionappliestoallcarriageofpersons,baggageorcargoperformedbyaircraftforreward withinNigeria.Itappliesequallytogratuitouscarriagebyaircraftperformedbyanairtransport undertaking. 2.Carriagetobeperformedbyseveralsuccessivecarriersisdeemedforthepurposesofthis Convention,tobeoneundividedcarriageifithasbeenregardedbythepanesasasingleoperation, whetherithadbeenagreeduponundertheformofasinglecontractorofaseriesofcontracts. 3.ThisConventionappliesalsotocarriageassetoutinChapterV,subjecttothetermscontained therein. ARTICLE2

CarriagePerformedbyStateandCarriageofPostalItems

1.ThisConventionappliestocarriageperformedbytheStateorbylegallyconstitutedpublicbodies provideditfallswithintheconditionslaiddowninArticle1. 2.Inthecarriageofpostalitems,thecarriageshallbeliableonlytotherelevantpostaladministrationin accordancewiththerulesapplicabletotherelationshipbetweenthecarriersandthepostal administrations. 3.Exceptasprovidedinparagraph2ofthisArticle,theprovisionsofthisofConventionshallnotapply tothecarriageofpostalitems.

CHAPTERII

DocumentationandDutiesofthePartiesrelatingtotheCarriageofPassengers BaggageandCargo

ARTICLE3

PassengersandBaggage

1.Inrespectofcarriageofpassengers,anindividualorcollectivedocumentcarriageshallbedelivered containinganindicationoftheplacesofdepartureanddestination. 2.Anyothermeanswhichpreservestheinformationindicatedinparagraph1maybesubstitutedfor thedeliveryofthedocumentreferredtointhatparagraph.Ifanysuchothermeansisused,thecarrier shalloffertodelivertothepassengerwrittenstatementoftheinformationsopreserved. 3.Thecarriershalldelivertothepassengerabaggageidentificationtagforeachpieceofchecked baggage. 4.ThepassengershallbegivenwrittennoticetotheeffectthatwherethisConventionisapplicableit governsandmaylimittheliabilityofcarriersinrespectofdeathorinjuryandfordestructionorlossof, ordamageto,baggageandfordelay. 5.Noncompliancewiththeprovisionsoftheforegoingparagraphsshallnotaffecttheexistenceorthe validityofthecontractofcarriage,whichshallnonethelessbesubjecttotherulesofthisConvention includingthoserelatingtolimitationofliability. ARTICLE4 Cargo

1.Inrespectofthecarriageofcargo,anairwaybillshallbedelivered. 2.Anyothermeanswhichpreservesarecordofthecarriagetobeperformedmaybesubstitutedforthe deliveryofanairwaybill.Ifsuchothermeansareused,thecarriershall,ifsorequestedbythe consignor,delivertotheconsignoracargoreceiptpermittingidentificationoftheconsignmentand accesstotheinformationcontainedintherecordpreservedbysuchothermeans. ARTICLE5

ContentsofAirWaybillofCargoReceipt

Theairwaybillorthecargoreceiptshallinclude (a)anindicationoftheplacesofdepartureanddestination;

(b)anindicationoftheweightoftheconsignment. ARTICLE6

DocumentRelatingtotheNatureoftheCargo

Theconsignormayberequired,ifnecessarytomeettheformalitiesofcustoms,police,andsimilar publicauthorities,todeliveradocumentindicatingthenatureofthecargo.Thisprovisioncreatesfor thecarriernoduty,obligationorliabilityresultingtherefrom. ARTICLE7

DescriptionofAirWaybill

1.Theairwaybillshallbemadeoutbytheconsignorinthreeoriginalparts. 2.Thefirstpartshallbemarkedforthecarrier;itshallbesignedbytheconsignor.Thesecondpart shallbemarkfortheconsignee,itshallbesignedbytheconsignorandbythecarrier.Thethirdpart shallbesignedbythecarrierwhoshallhandittotheconsignorafterthecargohasbeenaccepted. 3.Thesignatureofthecarrierandthatoftheconsignormaybeprintedorstamped. 4.If,attherequestoftheconsignor,thecarriermakesouttheairwaybill,thecarriershallbedeemed, subjecttoprooftothecontrary,tohavedonesoonbehalfoftheconsignor. ARTICLE8

DocumentationforMultiplePackages

Whenthereismorethanonepackage (a)thecarrierofcargohastherighttorequiretheconsignortomakeoutseparateairwaybills; (b)theconsignorhastherighttorequirethecarriertodeliverseparatecargoreceiptwhentheother meansreferredtoinparagraph2ofArticle4areused. ARTICLE9

NoncompliancewithDocumentaryRequirements

NoncompliancewiththeprovisionsofArticles4to8shallnotaffecttheexistenceorthevalidityofthe contractofcarriage,whichshallnonetheless,besubjecttotherulesofthisConventionincludingthose relatingtolimitationofliability. ARTICLE10

ResponsibilityforParticularsofDocumentation

1.Theconsignorisresponsibleforthecorrectnessoftheparticularsandstatementsrelatingtothe cargoinsertedbyitoronitsbehalfintheairwaybillorfurnishedbyitoronitsbehalftothecarrierfor insertioninthecargoreceiptorforinsertionintherecordpreservedbytheothermeansreferredtoin paragraph2ofArticle4.Theforegoingshallalsoapplywherethepersonactingonbehalfofthe consignorisalsotheagentofthecarrier. 2.Theconsignorshallindemnifythecarrieragainstalldamagesufferedbyit,orbyanyotherpersonto whomthecarrierisliable,byreasonoftheirregularity,incorrectnessorincompletenessofthe particularsandstatementsfurnishedbytheconsignororonitsbehalf. 3.Subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraphs1and2ofthisArticle,thecarriershallindemnifythe consignoragainstalldamagessufferedbyit,orbyanyotherpersontowhomtheconsignorisliableby reasonofirregularity,incorrectnessorincompletenessoftheparticularsandstatementsinsertedbythe carrieronitsbehalfinthecargoreceiptorintherecordpreservedbytheothermeansreferredtoin paragraph2ofArticle4. ARTICLE11

EvidentiaryValueofDocumentation

1.Theairwaybillorthecargoreceiptisprimafacieevidenceoftheconclusionofthecontract,ofthe acceptanceofthecargoandoftheconditionsofcarriagementionedtherein. 2.Anystatementsintheairwaybillorthecargoreceiptrelatingtotheweighs,dimensionsand packagingofthecargo,aswellasthoserelatingtothenumberofpackages,areprimafacieevidenceof thefactsstated;thoserelatingtothequantity,volumeandconditionofthecargodonotconstitute evidenceagainstthecarrierexceptsofarastheybothhavebeen,andarestatedintheairwaybillorthe cargoreceipttohavebeen,checkedbyitinthepresenceoftheconsignor,orrelatetotheapparent conditionofthecargo. ARTICLE12

RightofDispositionofCargo

1.Subjecttoitsliabilitytocarryoutallitsobligationsunderthecontractofcarriage,theconsignorhas therighttodisposeofthecargobywithdrawingitattheairportofdepartureordestination,orby stoppingitinthecourseofthejourneyonanylanding,orbycallingforittobedeliveredattheplaceof destinationorinthecourseofthejourneytoapersonotherthantheconsigneeoriginallydesignated,or byrequiringittobereturnedtotheairportofdeparture.Theconsignormustnotexercisethisrightof dispositioninsuchawayastoprejudicethecarrierorotherconsignorsandmustreimburseany expensesoccasionedbytheexerciseofthisright. 2.Ifitisimpossibletocarryouttheinstructionsoftheconsignor,thecarriermustsoinformthe consignorforthwith.

3.Ifthecarriercarriesouttheinstructionsoftheconsignorforthedispositionofthecargowithout requiringtheproductionofthepartofairwaybillorthecargoreceiptdeliveredtothelatter,thecarrier willbeliablewithoutprejudicetoitsrightofrecoveryfromtheconsignor,foranydamagewhichmaybe causedtherebytoanypersonwhoislawfullyinpossessionofthatpartofairwaybillorthecargo receipt. 4.Therightconferredontheconsignorceasesatthemomentwhenthatoftheconsigneebeginsin accordancewithArticle13.Nevertheless,iftheconsigneedeclinestoacceptthecargo,orcannotbe communicatedwiththeconsignorresumesitsrighttodisposition. ARTICLE13

DeliveryoftheCargo

1.ExceptwhentheconsignorhasexerciseditsrightunderArticle12,theconsigneeisentitled,onarrival ofthecargoattheplaceofdestination,torequirethecarriertodeliverthecargotoit,onpaymentof thechargesdueoncomplyingwiththeconditionsofcarriage. 2.Unlessitisotherwiseagreed,itisthedutyofthecarriertogivenoticetotheconsigneeassoonasthe cargoarrives. 3.Ifthecarrieradmitsthelossofthecargo,orifthecargohasnotarrivedattheexpirationoftwodays afterthedateonwhichitoughttohavearrived,theconsigneeisentitledtoenforceagainstthecarrier therightswhichflowfromthecontractofcarriage. ARTICLE14

EnforcementoftheRightsofConsignorandConsignee

TheconsignorandtheconsigneecanrespectivelyenforcealltherightsgiventothembyArticles12and 13,eachinitsownname,whetheritisactinginitsowninterestorintheinterestofanother,provided thatitcarriesouttheobligationsimposedbythecontractofcarriage. ARTICLE15

RelationsofConsignorandConsigneeorMutualRelationsofThirdParties

1.Articles12,13and14donotaffecteithertherelationsoftheconsignorandtheconsigneewitheach otherorthemutualrelationsofthirdpartieswhoserightsarederivedeitherfromtheconsignororfrom theconsignee. 2.TheprovisionsofArticles12,13,and14canonlybevariedbyexpressprovisionsintheairwaybillor thecargoreceipt. ARTICLE16

FormalitiesofCustoms,PoliceorOtherPublicAuthorities

1.TheConsignormustfurnishsuchinformationandsuchdocumentsasarenecessarytomeetthe formalitiesofcustoms,police,andanyotherpublicauthoritiesbeforethecargocanbedeliveredtothe consignee.Theconsignorisliabletothecarrierforanydamageoccasionedbytheabsence,insufficiency orirregularityofanysuchinformationordocuments,unlessthedamageisduetothefaultofthe carrier,itsservantsoragents. 2.Thecarrierisundernoobligationtoenquireintothecorrectnessorsufficiencyofsuchinformationor documents. CHAPTERIII

LiabilityoftheCarrierandExtensionCompensationforDamage ARTICLE17

DeathandInjuryofPassengers DamagetoBaggage

1.Thecarrierisliablefordamagesustainedincaseofdeathorbodilyinjuryofapassengerupon conditiononlythattheaccidentwhichcausedthedeathorinjurytookplaceonboardtheaircraftorin thecourseofanyoftheoperationsofembarking,disembarking. Thecarrierisliablefordamagesustainedincaseofdestructionorlossof,(damagetocheckedbaggage uponconditiononlythattheeventwhichcausedthedestruction,orlossordamagetookplaceonboard theaircraftorduringanyperiodwithinwhichthecheckedbaggagewasinthechargeofthecarrier. However,thecarrierisnotliableifandtotheextentthatthedamageresultedfromtheinherentdefect qualityorviceofthebaggage.Inthecaseofuncheckedbaggage,includingpersonalitems,thecarrieris liableifthedamageresultedfromitsfaultorthatofitsservantsoragents. Ifthecarrieradmitsthelossofthecheckedbaggage,orifthecheckedbaggagehasnotarrivedatthe expirationofsevenday(afterthedateonwhichitoughttohavearrived,thepassengerisentitledto enforceagainstthecarriertherightswhichflowfromthecontractofcarriage. Unlessotherwisespecified,inthisConventionthetermbaggagemeansbothcheckedbaggageand uncheckedbaggage. ARTICLE18

DamageofCargo

Thecarrierisliablefordamagesustainedintheeventofthedestructionorlossof,ordamageto,cargo uponconditiononlythattheeventwhichcausedthedamagesosustainedtookplaceduringthe carriagebyair. However,thecarrierisnotliableifandtotheextentitprovesthatthedestructionorlossof,ordamage to,thecargoresultedfromoneormoreofthefollowing:

inherentdefect,qualityorviceofthatcargo; defectivepackingofthatcargoperformedbyapersonotherthanthecarrieroritsservantsoragents; anactofwaroranarmedconflict; anactofpublicauthoritycarriedoutinconnectionwiththeentry,exitortransitofthecargo. Thecarriagebyairwithinthemeaningparagraph1ofthisArticlecomprisestheperiodduringwhichthe cargoisinthechargeofthecarrier. Theperiodofthecarriagebyairdoesnotextendtoanycarriagebyland,byseaorbyinlandwaterway performedoutsideanairport.Ifhowever,suchcarriagetakesplaceintheperformanceofacontract(or carriagebyair,forthepurposeofloading.deliveryortransshipment,anydamageispresumed,subject toprooftothecontrary,tohavebeentheresultofaneventwhichtookplaceduringthecarriagebyair. Ifacarrier,withoutconsentortheconsignor,substitutescarriagebyanothermodeoftransportforthe wholeorpartofacarriageintendedbytheagreementbetweenthepartiestobecarriedbyair,such carriagebyanothermodeoftransportisdeemedtobewithintheperiodofcarriagebyair. ARTICLE19 Delay

Thecarrierisliablefordamageoccasionedbydelayinthecarriagebyairofpassengers,baggageor cargo.Nevertheless,thecarriershallnotbeliablefordamageoccasionedbydelayifitprovesthatitand itsservantsandagentstookallmeasuresthatcouldreasonablyberequiredtoavoidthedamageorthat ifwasimpossibleforitorthemtotakesuchmeasures. ARTICLE20 Exoneration

Ifthecarrierprovesthatthedamagewascausedorcontributedtobythenegligenceorotherwrongful actoromissionofthepersonclaimingcompensation,orthepersonfromwhichheorshederiveshisor herrights,thecarriershallbewhollyorpartlyexoneratedfromitsliabilitytotheclaimanttotheextent thatsuchnegligenceorwrongfulactoromissioncausedorcontributedtothedamage.Whenbyreason ofdeathorinjuryofapassengercompensationisclaimedbyapersonotherthanthepassenger,the carriershalllikewisebewhollyorpartlyexoneratedfromitsliabilitytotheextentthatitprovesthatthe damagewascausedorcontributedtobythenegligenceorotherwrongfulactoromissionofthat passengerThisArticleappliestoalltheliabilityprovisions(inthisConvention,includingparagraph1of Article21. ARTICLE21

CompensationincaseofDeathorInjuryofPassengers

Fordamagesarisingunderparagraph1ofArticle17notexceeding100,000.00UnitedStatesDollarsfor eachpassenger,thecarriershallnotbeabletoexcludeorlimititsliability. Thecarriershallnotbeliablefordamagesarisingunderparagraph1ofArticle17totheextentthatthey exceedforeachpassenger100,000UnitedStatesdollarsifthecarrierprovesthat suchdamagewasnotduetothenegligenceorotherwrongfulactoromissionofthecarrierorits servantsoragents;or suchdamagewassolelyduetothenegligenceorotherwrongfulactoromissionofathirdparty. ARTICLE22

LimitsofLiabilityinrelationtoDelay,BaggageandCargo

1.InthecaseofdamagecausedbydelayasspecifiedinArticle19inthecarriageofpersons,theliability ofthecarrierforeachpassengerislimitedto4150UnitedStatesDollars. 2.Inthecarriageofbaggage,theliabilityofthecarrierinthecaseofdestruction,loss,damage,ordelay islimitedto1000UnitedSlatesDollarsforeachpassengerunlessthepassengerhasmade,atthetime whenthecheckedbaggagewashandedovertothecarrier,aspecialdeclarationofinterestindeliveryat destinationandhaspaidasupplementarysumifthecasesorequires.Inthatcasethecarrierwillbe liabletopayasumnotexceedingthedeclaredsum,unlessitprovesthatthesumisgreaterthanthe passengersactualinterestindeliveryatdestination. 3.Inthecarriageofcargo,theliabilityofthecarrierinthecaseofdestructiondamageordelayislimited toasumof20UnitedStatesDollarsperkilogram,unlesstheconsignorhasmade,atthetimewhenthe packagewashandedovertothecarspecialdeclarationofinterestindeliveryatadestinationandhas paidasupplementarysumifthecasesorequires.Inthatcasethecarrierwillbeliabletopayasum exceedingthedeclaredsum,unlessitprovesthatthesumisgreaterthantheconsignorsactualinterest indeliveryatdestination. 4.Inthecaseofdestruction,loss,damageordelayofpartofthecargo,oranyobjectcontainedtherein, theweighttobetakenintoconsiderationindeterminingamounttowhichthecarriersliabilityislimited shallbeonlythetotalweightopackageorpackagesconcerned,Nevertheless,whenthedestruction. Loss,damagepartofthecargo,orofanobjectcontainedtherein,affectsthevalueofotherpack coveredbythesameairwaybill,orthesamereceiptor,iftheywerenotissued,bysamerecord preservedbytheothermeansreferredtwinparagraph2ofArticle4totalweightofsuchpackageor packagesshallalsobetakenintoconsiderationdeterminingthelimitofliability. 5.Theforegoingprovisionsofparagraph1and2ofthisArticleshallnotapplyitisprovedthatthe damageresultedfromanactoromissionofthecarrier,itsservantsoragents,donewithintenttocause damageorrecklesslyandwithknowledgedamagewouldprobablyresult;providedthat,inthecaseof suchactoromissionservantoragent,itisalsoprovedthatsuchservantoragentwasactingwithin scopeofitsemployment.

6.ThelimitsprescribedinArticle21andinthisArticleshallnotpreventthecourtfromawarding,in accordancewithitsownrulesofprocedureinaddition,thewholepartofthecourtcostsandofthe otherexpensesofthelitigationincurredbyPlaintiff,includinginterestTheforegoingprovisionshallnot applyiftheamountofdamagesawarded,includingcourtcostsandotherexpensesofthelitigation, doesnotexceedthesumwhichthecarrierhasofferedinwritingtotheplaintiffwithinaperiodofsix monthsfromthedateoftheoccurrencecausingthedamage,orbeforethecommencementofthe actionifthatislater. ARTICLE23

ConversionofMonetaryUnits

ThesumsmentionedinArticles21and22shallbeconvertedtoNairaattheexistingofficialexchange rate. ARTICLE24 ReviewofLimits

WithoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofArticle25ofthisConventionthelimitsliabilityprescribedin Articles21,22and23shallbereviewedbytheMinisterofAviationuponadvicebytheNigerianCivil AviationAuthorityatsevenyearintervals,thefirstsuchreviewtotakeplaceattheendoftheseventh yearfollowingthedateofentryinforceofthisAct. ARTICLE25

StipulationonLimits

Acarriermaystipulatethatthecontractofcarriageshallbesubjecttohigherlimitsofliabilitythanthose providedforinthisConventionortonolimitsofliabilitywhatsoever. ARTICLE26

InvalidityofContractualProvisions

Anyprovisiontendingtorelievethecarrierofliabilityortofixalowerlimitthanthatwhichislaiddown inthisConventionshallbenullandvoid,butthenullityofanysuchprovisiondoesnotinvolvethenullity ofthewholecontract,whichshallremainsubjecttotheprovisionsofthisConvention. ARTICLE27

FreedomtoContract

NothingcontainedinthisConventionshallpreventthecarrierfromrefusingtoenterintoanycontract ofcarriage,fromwaivinganydefencesavailableundertheConvention,orfromlayingdownconditions whichdonotconflictwiththeprovisionsofthisConvention.

ARTICLE28

AdvancePayments

Inthecaseofaircraftaccidentsresultingindeathorinjuryofpassengers,thecarriershall,make advancepaymentswithoutdelaytoanaturalpersonorpersonswhoareentitledtoclaimcompensation inordertomeettheimmediateeconomicneedsofsuchpersons.Suchadvancepaymentamountshall notconstitutearecognitionofliabilityandmaybeoffsetagainstanyamountssubsequentlypaidas damagesbythecarrier. ARTICLE29

BasisofClaims

Inthecarriageofpassengers,baggageandcargo,anyactionfordamages,howeverfounded,whether underthisConventionorincontractorintortorotherwisecanonlybebroughtsubjecttothe conditionsandsuchlimitsofliabilityasaresetoutinthisConventionwithoutprejudicetothequestion astowhoarethepersonswhohavetherighttobringsuitandwhataretheirrespectiverights.Inany suchaction,punitive,exemplaryorallyothernoncompensatorydamagesshallnotberecoverable. ARTICLE30

Servants,AgentsAggregationofClaims

1.Ifanactionisbroughtagainstaservantoragentofthecarrierarisingoutofdamagetowhichthe Conventionrelates,suchservantoragent,iftheyprovethattheyactedwithinthescopeoftheir employmentshallbeentitledtoavailthemselvesoftheconditionsandlimitsofliabilitywhichthe carrieritselfisentitledtoinvokeunderthisConvention. 2.Theaggregateoftheamountsrecoverablefromthecarrier,itsservantsandagents,inthatcase,shall notexceedthesaidlimits. 3.Saveinrespectofthecarriageofcargotheprovisionsofparagraphs1and2ofthisArticleshallnot applyifitisprovedthatthedamageresultedfromanactoromissionoftheservantoragentdonewith intenttocausedamageorrecklesslyandwithknowledgethatdamagewouldprobablyresult. ARTICLE31

TimelyNoticeofComplaints

1.Receiptbythepersonentitledtodeliveryofcheckedbaggageorcargowithoutcomplaintisprima facieevidencethatthesamehasbeendeliveredingoodconditionandinaccordancewiththe documentofcarriageorwiththerecordpreservedbytheothermeansreferredtoinparagraph2of Article3andparagraph2ofArticle4. 2.Inthecaseofdamage,thepersonentitledtodeliverymustcomplaintothecarrierforthwithafterthe discoveryofthedamage,and,atthelatest,withintwodaysfromthedateofreceiptinthecaseof

checkedbaggageandsevendaysfromthedateofreceiptinthecaseofcargo.Inthecaseofdelay,the complaintmustbemadeatthelatestwithinfourteendaysfromthedateonwhichthebaggageorcargo havebeenplacedathisorherdisposal. Everycomplaintmustbemadeinwritingandgivenordispatchedwithintimesaforesaid. Ifnocomplaintismadewithinthetimesaforesaid,noactionshalllieagainstthecarrier,saveinthecase offraudonitspart. ARTICLE32

DeathofPersonLiable

Inthecaseofthedeathofthepersonliable,anactionfordamagesliesinaccordwiththetermsofthis Conventionagainstthoselegallyrepresentinghisorherestate. ARTICLE33 Jurisdiction 1.Anactionfordamagesmustbebrought,attheoptionofthePlaintiff,intheterritoryofoneofthe StatesParties,eitherbeforethecourtofthedomicileofthecarrierorofitsprincipalplaceofbusinessor whereithasaplaceofbusinessthroughwhitthecontracthasbeenmadeorbeforethecourtatthe placeofdestination. 2.Inrespectofdamageresultingfromthedeathorinjuryofapassenger,anactionmaybebrought beforeoneofthecourtsmentionedinparagraphIofthisArticle,AirintheterritoryofaStatePartyin whichofthetimeoftheaccidentthepassengerishisorherprincipalandpermanentresidenceandto orfromwhichthecarrieroperatesservicesforthCarriageofpassengersbyair,eitheronitsownaircraft, oronanothercarriersaircraftpursuanttoacommercialagreement,andinwhichthatcarrierconducts itsbusinessofcarriageofpassengersbyairfrompremisesleasedorownedbythecarrieritselforby anothercarrierwithwhichithasacommercialagreement. 3.Forthepurposeofparagraph2 (a)commercialagreementmeansanagreement,otherthananagencyagreement,madebetween carriersandrelatingtotheprovisionoftheirjointservicesforcarriageofpassengersbyair; (b)principalandpermanentresidencemeanstheonefixedandpermanentabodeofthepassenger atthetimeoftheaccident.Thenationalityofthepassengershallnotbethedeterminingfactorinthis regard. 4.Questionsofprocedureshallbegovernedbythelawofthecourtseizedofthecase. ARTICLE34

Arbitration

1.SubjecttotheprovisionsofthisArticlethepartiestothecontractofcarriageforcargomaystipulate thatanydisputerelatingtotheliabilityofthecarrierundertheConventionshallbesettledby arbitration.Suchagreementshallbeinwriting. 2.ThearbitratororarbitrationtribunalshallapplytheprovisionsofthisConvention. 3.Theprovisionsofparagraph2ofthisArticleshallbedeemedtobepartofeveryarbitrationclauseor agreement,andanytermofsuchclauseoragreementwhichisinconsistenttherewithshallbenulland void. ARTICLE35 LimitationofActions

Therighttodamagesshallbeextinguishedifanactionisnotbroughtwithinperiodoftwoyears, reckonedfromthedateofarrivalatthedestination,orfromthedateonwhichtheaircraftoughtto havearrived,orfromthedateonwhichthecarriagestopped. ARTICLE36 SuccessiveCarriage

1.Inthecaseofcarriagetobeperformedbyvarioussuccessivecarriersandfallingwithinthedefinition setoutinparagraph3ofArticle1,eachcarrierwhichacceptspassengers,baggageorcargoissubjectto therulessetoutinthisConventionandisdeemedtobeoneofthepartiestothecontractofcarriagein sofarasthecontractdealswiththatpartofthecarriagewhichisperformedunderitssupervision. 2.Inthecaseofcarriageofthisnature,thepassengeroranypersonentitledtocompensationinrespect ofhimorhercantakeactiononlyagainstthecarrierwhichperformedthecarriageduringwhichthe accidentorthedelayoccurred,saveinthecasewhere,byexpressagreement,thefirstcarrierhas assumedliabilityforthewholejourney. 3.Asregardsbaggageorcargo,thepassengerorconsignorwillhavearightofactionagainstthefirst carrier,andthepassengerorconsigneewhoisentitledtodeliverywillhavearightofactionagainstthe lastcarrier,andfurther,eachmaytakeactionagainstthecarrierwhichperformedthecarriageduring whichthedestruction,loss,damageordelaytookplace.Thesecarrierswillbejointlyandseverallyliable tothepassengersortotheconsignororconsignee. ARTICLE37

RighttoResourcesagainstThirdParties

NothinginthisConventionshallprejudicethequestionwhetherapersonliablefordamagein accordancewithitsprovisionshasarightofresourcesagainstanyotherperson.

CHAPTERIV ARTICLE38

CombinedCarriage

1.Inthecaseofcombinedcarriageperformedpartlybyairandpartlybyothermodeofcarriage,the provisionsofthisConventionshallsubjecttoparagraph4ofArticle18,applyonlytothecarriagebyair providedthatthecarriagebyairwithinthetermsofArticle1. 2.Nothinginthisconventionshallpreventthepartiesinthecaseofcombinedcarriagefrominsertingin thedocumentsofaircarriageconditionsrelatingtoothermodesofcarriage,providedthatthe provisionsofthisconventionareobservedasregardsthecarriagebyair. CHAPTERV

CarriagebyAirPerformedbyaPersonotherthantheContractingCarrier ARTICLE39

ContractingCarrierActualCarrier

TheprovisionsofthisChapterapplywhenapersonthereinafterreferredtoasthecontactingcarrierasa principalmakesacontractofcarriagegovernedbythisconventionwithapassengerorconsignororwith apersonactingonbehalfofthepassengerorconsignor,andanotherthereinafterreferredtoasthe actualcarrierperforms,byvirtueofauthorityfromthecontractingcarrierthewholeorpartofthe carriage,butisnotwithrespecttosuchpartasuccessivecarrierwithinthemeaningofthisConvention. Suchauthorityshallbepresumedintheabsenceofprooftothecontrary. ARTICLE40

RespectiveLiabilityofContractingandActualCarriers

Ifanactualcarrierperformsthewholeorpartofcarriagewhich,accordingtothecontractreferredtoin Article39,isgovernedbythisConvention,boththecontractingcarrierandtheactualshall,exceptas otherwiseprovidedinthischapterbesubjecttotherulesofthisconvention,theformerforthewholeof thecarriagecontemplatedinthecontract,thelattersolelyforthecarriagewhichitperforms. ARTICLE41

MutualLiability

1.Theactsandomissionsoftheactualcarrierandofitsservantsandagentsactingwithinthescopeof theiremploymentshall,inrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,bedeemedtobealso thoseofthecontractingcarrier.

2.Theactsandomissionsofthecontractingcarrierandofitsservantsandagentsactingwithinthe scopeoftheiremploymentshallinrelationthecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,bedeemedto bealsothoseoftheactualcarrier.Nevertheless,nosuchactoromissionshallsubjecttheactualcarrier toliabilityexceedingtheamountsreferredtoinArticles21,22,23and24.Anyspecialagreementunder whichthecontractingcarrierassumesobligationsnotimposedbythisconventionoranywaiverofrights ordefencesconferredbythisConventionoranyspecialdeclarationofinterestindeliveryatdestination contemplatedinArticle22shallnotaffecttheactualcarrierunlessagreedtobyit. ARTICLE42

AddresseeofComplaintsandInstruments

AnycomplainttobemadeorinstructiontobegivenunderthisConventiontocarriershallhavethe sameeffectwhetheraddressedtothecontractingcarrierortoactualcarrier.Nevertheless,instructions referredtoinArticle12shallonlybeactiveifaddressedtothecontractingcarrier. ARTICLE43

ServantsandAgents

Inrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrieranyservantoragentofcarrierorofthe contractingcarriershall,iftheyprovethattheyactedwithinthescopeoftheiremployment,beentitled toavailthemselvesoftheconditionsandlimitsofliabilitywhichareapplicableunderthisConventionto thecarrierwhoseservantoragenttheyare,unlessitisprovedthattheyactedinamannerthat preventsthelimitsofliabilityfrombeinginvokedinaccordancewiththisConvention. ARTICLE44

AggregationofDamages

Inrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,theaggregateamountsrecoverablefromthat carrierandthecontractingcarrierandfromtheirsandagentsactingwithinthescopeoftheir employment,shallnotexceedthehighestamountwhichcouldbeawardedagainsteitherthe contractingcarrierortheactualcarrierunderthisConvention,butnoneofthepersonsmentionedshall beliableforasuminexcessofthelimitapplicabletothatperson. ARTICLE45

AddresseeofClaims

Inrelationtothecarriageperformedbytheactualcarrier,anactionfordamagesmaybebrought,atthe optionofthePlaintiff,againstthatcarrierorthecontractingcarrier;oragainstbothtogetheror separately.Iftheactionisbroughtagainstonlyoneofthosecarriers,thatcarriershallhavetherightto requiretheothercarriertobejoinedintheproceedings,theprocedureandeffectsbeinggovernedby thelawofthecourtseizedofthecase.

ARTICLE46

InvalidityofContractualProvisions

Anycontractualprovisiontendingtorelievethecontractingcarrierortheactualcarrierofliabilityunder thisChapterortofixalowerlimitthanthatwhichisapplicableaccordingtothisChaptershallbenull andvoid,butthenullityofanysuchprovisiondoesnotinvolvethenullityofthewholecontract,which shallremainsubjecttotheprovisionsofthisChapter. ARTICLE47

MutualRelationsofContractingandActualCarrier

ExceptasprovidedinArticle45,nothinginthisChaptershallaffecttherightsandobligationsofthe carriersbetweenthemselves,includinganyrightofrecourseorindemnification. CHAPTERVI

OtherProvisions ARTICLE48

MandatoryApplication

Anyclausecontainedinthecontractorcarriageandallspecialagreemententeredintobeforethe damageoccurredbywhichthepartiespurporttoinfringetheruleslaiddownbythisConvention, whetherbydecidingthelawtobeapplied,orbyalteringtherulesastojurisdiction,shallbenulland void. ARTICLE49

CarriagePerformedinExtraordinaryCircumstances

TheprovisionsofArticle3to5,7and8relatingtothedocumentsofcarriageshallnotapplyinthecase ofcarriageperformedinextraordinarycircumstancesoutsidethenormalscopeofacarriersbusiness. ARTICLE50

DefinitionofDays

TheexpressiondayswhenusedinthisConventionmeansworkingdays,notcalendardays. ______________________ FOURTHSCHEDULE [Section73(1).]

GenevaConventiononInternationalRecognitionofRightsinAircraft,1948

SignedatGeneva,on19June,1948

WHEREAStheInternationalsCivilAviationConference,heldatChicagoNovemberDecember1944, recommendedtheearlyadoptionofaConventiondealingwiththetransferoftitletoaircraft. WHEREASitishighlydesirableintheinterestofthefutureexpansionofInternationalCivilAviationthat rightsinaircraftberecognizedinternationally, THEUNDERSIGNED,dulyauthorised,haveagreed,onbehalfoftheirrespectiveGovernment,asfollows: ARTICLE1

1.TheContractingStatesundertaketorecognise (a)rightsofpropertyinaircraft; (b)rightstoacquireaircraftbypurchasecoupledwithpossessionoftheaircraft; (c)rightstopossessionofaircraftunderleasesofsixmonthsormore; (d)mortgages,hypothequesandsimilarrightsinaircraftwhicharecontractuallycreatedassecurityfor paymentofanindebtedness; Providedthatsuchrights (i) havebeenconstitutedinaccordancewiththelawoftheContractingStateinwhichtheaircraft wasregisteredastonationalityatthetimeoftheirconstitution,and (ii) areregularlyrecordedinapublicrecordoftheContractingStateinwhichtheaircraftis registeredastonationality. TheregularityofsuccessiverecordingsindifferentContractingStatesshallbedeterminedinaccordance withthelawofthestatewheretheaircraftwasregisteredastonationalityatthetimeofeach recording. 2.NothinginthisConventionshallpreventtherecognitionofanyrightsinaircraftunderthelawofany ContractingState;butContractingStatesshallnotadmitorrecogniseanyrightastakingpriorityover therightsmentionedinparagraph1ofthisArticle. ARTICLEII

1.Allrecordingsrelatingtoagivenaircraftmustappearinthesamerecord. 2.ExceptasotherwiseprovidedinthisConvention,theeffectsoftherecordingofanyrightmentioned inArticle1,paragraph1,withregardtothirdpartiesshallbedeterminedaccordingtothelawofthe ContractingStatewhereitisrecorded.

3.AContractingStatemayprohibittherecordingofanyrightwhichcannotvalidlybeconstituted accordingtoitsnationallaw. ARTICLEIII

1.Theaddressoftheauthorityresponsibleformaintainingtherecordmustbeshownoneveryaircrafts certificateofregistrationastonationality. 2.Anypersonshallbeentitledtoreceivefromtheauthoritydulycertifiedcopiesorextractsofthe particularsrecorded.Suchcopiesorextractsshallconstituteprimefacieevidenceofthecontentsofthe record. 3.IfthelawofaContractingStateprovidesthatthefilingofadocumentforrecordingshallhavethe sameeffectastherecording,itshallhavethesameeffectforthepurposesofthisConvention.Inthat case,adequateprovisionshallbemadetoensurethatsuchdocumentisopentothepublic. 4.Reasonablechargesmaybemadeforservicesperformedbytheauthoritymaintainingtherecord. ARTICLEIV

1.Intheeventthatanyclaimsinrespectofcompensationdueforsalvageoftheaircraft,or extraordinaryexpensesindispensableforthepreservationoftheaircraft,giverise,underthelawofthe ContractingStatewheretheoperationsofsalvageorpreservationwereterminated,toarightconferring achargeagainsttheaircraft,suchrightshallberecognisedbyContractingStatesandshalltakepriority overallotherrightsintheaircraft. 2.Therightsenumeratedinparagraph1shallbesatisfiedintheinverseorderofthedatesofthe incidentsinconnectionwithwhichtheyhavearisen. 3.Anyofthesaidrightsmay,withinthreemonthsfromthedateoftheterminationofthesalvageor preservationoperations,benotedontherecord. 4.ThesaidrightsshallnotberecognisedinotherContractingStatesafterexpirationofthethree monthsmentionedinparagraph3unless,withinthisperiod, (a)therighthasbeennotedontherecordinconformitywithparagraph3,and (b)theamounthasbeenagreeduponorjudicialactionontherighthasbeencommenced. Asfarasjudicialactionisconcerned,thelawoftheforumshalldeterminethecontingenciesuponwhich thethreemonthsperiodmaybeinterruptedorsuspended. 5.ThisArticleshallapplynotwithstandingtheprovisionsofArticle1,paragraph2. ARTICLEV

ThepriorityofarightmentionedinArticle1,paragraph1(d)extendstoallsumstherebysecured. However,theamountofinterestincludedshallnotexceedthataccruedduringthethreeyearspriorto theexecutionproceedingstogetherwiththataccruedduringtheexecutionproceedings. ARTICLEVI

Incaseofattachmentorsaleofanaircraftinexecution,orofanyrighttherein,theContractingStates shallnotbeobligedtorecognise,asagainsttheattachingorexecutingcreditororagainstpurchaser,any rightmentionedinArticle1,orthetransferofanysuchright,ifconstitutedoreffectedwithknowledge ofthesaleorexecutionproceedingsbythepersonagainstwhomtheproceedingsaredirected. ARTICLEVII

1.TheproceedingsofasaleofanaircraftinexecutionshallbedeterminedbythelawoftheContracting Statewherethesaletakesplace. 2.Thefollowingprovisionsshallhoweverbeobserved (a)Thedateandplaceofthesaleshallbefixedatleastsixweeksinadvance (b)TheexecutingcreditorshallsupplytotheCourtorothercompetentauthorityacertifiedextractof therecordingsconcerningtheaircraft.Heshallgivepublicnoticeofsaleattheplacewheretheaircraft isregisteredastonationalityinaccordancewiththelawthereapplicable,atleastonemonthbeforethe dayfixedandshallconcurrentlynotifybyregisteredletter,ifpossiblebyairmail,therecordedowner andtheholdersofrecordedrightsintheaircraftandofrightsnotedonrecordunderArticleIV, paragraph3,accordingtotheiraddressesasshownanrecord. 3.Theconsequencesoffailuretoobservetherequirementsofparagraph2shallbeasprovidedbythe lawoftheContractingStatewherethesaletakesplace.Howeveranysaletakingplaceincontravention oftherequirementsofthatparagraphmaybeannulledupondemandmadewithinsixmonthsfromthe dateofthesalebyanypersonsufferingdamageastheresultofsuchcontravention. 4.Nosaleinexecutioncanbeeffectedunlessallrightshavingpriorityovertoclaimoftheexecuting creditorinaccordancewiththisConventionwhichareestablishedbeforethecompetentauthorityare coveredbytheproceedsofsaleorassumedbythepurchaser. 5.WheninjuryordamageiscausedtopersonsorpropertyonthesurfaceoftheContractingState wheretheexecutionsaletakesplace,byanyaircraftsubjecttoanyrightreferredtoinArticle1,heldas securityforanindebtedness,unlessadequateandeffectiveinsurancebyaStateoraninsurance undertakinginanyStatehasbeenprovidedbyoronbehalfoftheoperatortocoversuchinjuryor damage,thenationallawofsuchContractingStatemayprovideincaseoftheseizureofsuchaircraftor anyotheraircraftownedbythesamepersonandencumberedwithanysimilarrightheldbythesame creditor

(a)thattheprovisionsofparagraph4aboveshallhavenoeffectwithregardtothepersonsufferingsuch injuryordamageorhisrepresentativeifheisanexecutingcreditor; (b)thatanyrightreferredtoinArticle1heldassecurityforanindebtednessencumberingtheaircraft maynotbesetupagainstanypersonsufferingsuchinjuryordamageorhisrepresentativesinexcessof anamountequalto80%ofthesaleprice. IntheabsenceofotherlimitestablishedbythelawoftheContractingStatewheretheexecutionsale takesplace,theinsuranceshallbeconsideredadequatewithinthemeaningofpresentparagraphifthe amountoftheinsurancecorrespondstothevaluewhennewoftheaircraftseizedinexecution. 6.CostslegallychargeableunderthelawoftheContractingStatewherethesaletakesplace,whichare incurredinthecommoninterestofcreditorsinthecourseofexecutionproceedingsleadingtosale,shall bepaidoutoftheproceedsofsalebeforeanyclaims,includingthosegivenpreferencebyArticleIV. ARTICLEVIII

SaleofanaircraftinexecutioninconformitywiththeprovisionsofArticleVIIshalleffectthetransferof thepropertyinsuchaircraftfreefromallrightswhicharenotassumedbythepurchaser. ARTICLEIX

ExceptinacaseofasaleinexecutioninconformitywiththeprovisionsofArticleVII,notransferofan aircraftfromthenationalityregisterortherecordofaContractingStatetothatofanotherContracting Stateshallbemadeunless,allholdersofrecordrightshavebeensatisfiedorconsenttothetransfer. ARTICLEX

1.IfarecordedrightinanaircraftofthenaturespecifiedinArticle1,andheldassecurityforthe paymentofanindebtedness,extends,inconformitywiththelawoftheContractingStatewherethe aircraftisregistered,tosparepartsstoredinaspecifiedplaceorplaces,suchrightshallberecognized byallContractingStatesaslongasthesparepartsremainintheplaceorplacesspecifiedprovidedthat anappropriatepublicnotice,specifyingthedescriptionoftheright,thenameandaddressoftheholder ofthisrightandtherecordinwhichsuchrightisrecorded,isexhibitedattheplacewherethespare partsarelocated,soastogiveduenotificationtothirdpartiesthatsuchsparepartsareencumbered. 2.Astatementindicatingthecharacterandtheapproximatenumberofsuchsparepartsshallbe annexedtoorincludedintherecordeddocument.Suchpartsmaybereplacedbysimilarpartswithout affectingtherightofthecreditor. 3.TheprovisionsofArticleVII,paragraphs1and4,andofArticleVIIIshallapplytothesaleofspare partsinexecution.However,wheretheexecutingcreditorisanunsecuredcreditor,paragraph4of ArticleVIIinitsapplicationtosuchasaleshallbeconstruedsoastopermitthesaletotakeplaceifabid isreceivedinanamountnotlessthantwothirdsofthevalueofthesparepartsasdeterminedby expertsappointedbytheauthorityresponsibleforthesale.Furtherinthedistributionoftheproceeds

ofsale,thecompetentauthoritymay,inordertoprovidefortheclaimoftheexecutingcreditor,limit theamountpayabletoholdersofpriorrightstotwothirdsofsuchproceedsofsaleafterpaymentofthe costsreferredtoinArticleVII,paragraph6. 4.ForthepurposeofthisArticle,thetermsparepartsmeanspartofaircraft,engines,propellers, radioapparatus,instruments,appliances,furnishings,partsofanyoftheforegoing,andgenerallyany otherarticlesofwhateverdescriptionmaintainedforinstallationinaircraftinsubstitutionforpartsor articlesremoved. ARTICLEXI

1.TheprovisionsofthisConventionshallineachContractingStateapplytoallaircraftregisteredasto nationalityinanotherContractingState. 2.EachcontractingStateshallalsoapplytoaircraftregisteredastonationality (a)theprovisionsofArticlesII,III,IXand; (b)theprovisionsofArticleIV,unlessthesalvageorpreservationoperationhavebeenterminated withinitsownterritory. ARTICLEXII

NothinginthisConventionshallprejudicetherightofanyContractingStatetoenforceagainstan aircraftitsnationallawsrelatingtoimmigration,customsorairnavigation. ARTICLEXIII

Thisconventionshallnotapplytoaircraftusedinmilitary,customsorpoliceservices. ARTICLEXIV

ForthepurposeofthisConventionthecompetentjudicialandadministrativeauthoritiesofthe contractingStatesmay,subjecttoanycontraryprovisioninthenationallaw,corresponddirectlywith eachother. ARTICLEXV

ThecontractingStatesshalltakesuchmeasuresasarenecessaryforthefulfilmentoftheprovisionsof thisconventionandshallforthwithinformtheSecretaryGeneraloftheInternationalCivilAviation Organizationofthesemeasures. ARTICLEXVI

ForthepurposeofthisConventionthetermaircraftshallincludetheairframe,engines,propellers, radioapparatusandallotherarticlesintendedforuseintheaircraftwhetherinstalledthereinor temporarilyseparatedtherefrom.

ARTICLEXVII

Ifaseparateregisterofaircraftforpurposesornationalityismaintainedinanyterritoryforwhose foreignrelationsaContractingStateisresponsible,referencesinthisConventiontothelawofthe contractingStateshallbeconstitutedasreferencetothelawofthatterritory. ARTICLEXVIII

ThisConventionshallremainopenforsignatureuntilitcomesintoforceinaccordancewiththe provisionsofArticleXX. ARTICLEXIX

ThisConventionshallbesubjecttoratificationbythesignatoryStates. TheinstrumentsofratificationshallbedepositedinthearchivesoftheInternationalCivilAviation Organization,whichshallgivenoticeofthedateofdeposittoeachofthesignatoryandadheringStates. ARTICLEXX

1.AssoonastwoofthesignatoryStateshavedepositedtheirinstrumentsofratificationofthis Convention,itshallcomeintoforcebetweenthemontheninetiethdayafterthedateofthedepositof thesecondinstrumentofratification.Itshallcomeintoforce,foreachStatewhichdepositsits instrumentofratificationafterthatdate,ontheninetiethdayafterthedepositofitsinstrumentof ratification. 2.TheInternationalCivilAviationOrganizationshallgivenoticetoeachsignatoryStateofthedateon whichthisConventioncomesintoforce. 3.AssoonasthisConventioncomesintoforce,itshallberegisteredwiththeUnitedNationsbythe SecretaryGeneraloftheInternationalCivilAviationOrganization. ARTICLEXXI

1.ThisConventionshall,afterithascomeintoforce,beopenforadherencebynonsignitoryStates. 2.Adherenceshallbeeffectedbythedepositofaninstrumentofadherenceinthearchivesofthe InternationalCivilAviationOrganization,whichshallgivenoticeofthedateofthedeposittoeach signatoryandadheringState. 3.Adherenceshalltakeeffectasfromtheninetiethdayafterthedateofthedepositoftheinstrument ofadherenceinthearchivesoftheInternationalCivilAviationOrganization. ARTICLEXXII

1.AnyContractingStatemaydenouncethisConventionbynotificationofdenunciationtothe InternationalCivilAviationOrganization,whichshallgivenoticeofthereceiptofsuchnotificationto eachsignatoryandadheringState. 2.DenunciationshalltakeeffectsixmonthsafterthedateofreceiptbytheInternationalCivilAviation Organizationofthenotificationofdenunciation. ARTICLEXXIII

1.AnyStatemayatthetimeofdepositofitsinstrumentofratificationoradherence,declarethatits acceptanceofthisConventiondoesnotapplytoanyoneormoreoftheterritoriesfortheforeign relationsofwhichsuchStateisresponsible. 2.TheInternationalCivilAviationOrganizationshallgivenoticeofanysuchdeclarationtoeachsignatory andadheringState. 3.Withtheexceptionofterritoriesinrespectofwhichadeclarationhasbeenmadeinaccordancewith paragraphIofthisArticle,thisConventionshallapplytoallterritoriesfortheforeignrelationsofwhich aContractingStateisresponsible. 4.AnyStatemayadheretothisConventionseparatelyonbehalfofalloranyoftheterritoriesregarding whichithasmadeadeclarationinaccordancewithparagraph1ofthisArticleandtheprovisionsof paragraphs2and3ofArticleXXIshallapplytosuchadherence. 5.AnyContractingStatemaydenouncethisConvention,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofArticle XXII,separatelyforalloranyoftheterritoriesfortheforeignrelationsofwhichsuchStateis responsible. INWITNESSWHEREOFtheundersignedplenipotentiarieshavingbeendulyauthorized,havesignedthis Convention. DONEatGeneva,onthenineteenthdayofthemonthofJuneoftheyearonethousandninehundred andfortyeightintheEnglish,FrenchandSpanishlanguages,eachtextbeingofequalauthenticity. ThisConventionshallbedepositedinthearchivesoftheInternationalCivilAviationOrganizationwhere, inaccordancewithArticleXVIII,itshallremainopenforsignature. ________________________ FIFTHSCHEDULE [Section73(2)]

AConventiononInternationalInterestsinMobileEquipment

THESTATESPARTIESTOTHISCONVENTION.

AWAREoftheneedtoacquireandusemobileequipmentofhighvalueorparticulareconomic significanceandtofacilitatethefinancingoftheacquisitionanduseofsuchequipmentinanefficient manner; RECOGNISINGtheadvantageofassetbasedfinancingandleasingforthispurposeanddesiringto facilitatethesetypesoftransactionbyestablishingclearrulestogovernthem; MINDFULoftheneedtoensurethatinterestinsuchequipmentarerecognisedandprotected universally; DESIRINGtoprovidebroadandmutualeconomicbenefitsforallinterestedparties; BELIEVINGthatsuchrulesmustreflecttheprinciplesunderlyingassetbasedfinancingandleasingand promotetheautonomyofthepartiesnecessaryinthesetransactions; CONSCIOUSoftheneedtoestablishalegalframeworkforinternationalinterestsinsuchequipmentand forthatpurposetocreateaninternationalregistrationsystemfortheirprotection; TAKINGINTOCONSIDERATIONtheobjectiveandPrinciplesenunciatedinexistingConventionsrelating tosuchequipment, HAVEAGREEDuponthefollowingprovisions: CHAPTER1

SphereofApplicationandGeneralProvisions ARTICLE1 Definitions

InthisConvention,exceptwherethecontextotherwiserequires,thefollowingitemsareemployedwith themeaningsetoutbelow: (a)agreementmeansasecurityagreement,atitleagreementoraleasingagreement; (b)assignmentmeansacontractwhich,whetherbywayofsecurityorotherwise,confersonthe assigneeassociatedrightswithorwithoutatransferoftherelatedinternationalinterest; (c)associatedrightsmeansallrightstopaymentorotherperformancebyadebtorunderan agreementwhicharesecuredbyorassociatedwiththeobject; (d)commencementoftheinsolvencyproceedingsmeansthetimeatwhichtheinsolvency proceedingsaredeemedtocontinenceundertheapplicableinsolvencylaw; (e)conditionalbuyermansabuyerunderatitlereservationagreement; (f)conditionalsellermeansasellerunderatitlereservationagreement;

(g)contractofsalemeansacontractforthesaleofanobjectbyasellertoabuyerwhichisnotan agreementasdefinedin(a)above; (h)courtmeansacourtoflaworanadministrativeorarbitraltribunalestablishedbyaContracting State; (i)creditormeansacourtchargeeunderasecurityagreement,aconditionalsellerunderatitle reservationagreementoralessorunderaleasingagreement; (j)debtormeansachargerunderasecurityagreementaconditionalbuyerunderatitlereservation agreement,alesseeunderaleasingagreementorapersonwhoseinterestinanobjectisburdenedbya registrablenonconsensualrightorinterest; (k)insolvencyadministratormeansapersonauthorizedtoadministerthereorganizationor liquidation,includingoneauthorizedonaninterimbasisandincludesadebtorinpossessionif permittedbytheapplicableinsolvencylaw; (l)insolvencyproceedingsmeansbankruptcy,liquidationorothercollectivejudicialoradministrative proceedingsincludinginterimproceedings,inwhichtheassetsandaffairsofthedebtoraresubjectto controlorsupervisionbyacourtforthepurposesofreorganizationorliquidation; (m)interestedpersonsmeans (i) (ii) thedebtor; anypersonwho,forthepurposeofassuringperformanceofanyoftheobligationsin favourofthecreditor,givesorissuesasuretyshipordemandguaranteeorastandby letterofcreditoranyotherloanofcreditinsurance; anyotherpersonhavingrightsinorovertheobject.

(iii)

(n)internaltransactionmeansatransactionofatypelistedinArticle2(2)(a)to(c)wherethecentre ofthemaininterestsofallpartiestosuchtransactionissituated,andtherelevantobjectlocated(as specifiedintheProtocol),inthesameContractingStateatthetimeoftheconclusionofthecontract andwheretheinterestcreatedbythetransactionhasbeenregisteredinanationalregistryinthat ContractingStatewhichhasmadeadeclarationunderArticle50(1); (o)internationalinterestmeansaninterestheldbythecreditortowhichArticle2applies; (p)internationalregistrymeanstheinternationalregistrationfacilitiesestablishedforthepurposeof thisConventionortheProtocol; (q)leasingagreementmeansanagreementbywhichoneperson(thelessor)grantsarightto possessionorcontroloranobject(withorwithoutanoptionofpurchase)toanotherperson(the lessee)inreturnthearentalorotherpayment;

(r)nationalinterestmeansaninterestheldbyacreditorinanobjectandcreatedbyaninternal transactioncoveredbyadeclarationunderArticle50(1); (s)nonconsensualrightorinterestmeansarightorinterestconferredunderthelawofaContracting StatewhichhasmadeadeclarationunderArticle39tosecuretheperformanceofanobligation includinganobligationtoaState,Stateentityoranintergovernmentalorprivateorganization; (t)noticeofanationalinterestmeansnoticeregisteredortoberegisteredintheinternational Registrythatanationalinteresthasbeencreated; (u)objectmeansanobjectofcategorytowhichArticle2applies; (v)preexistingrightorinterestmeansarightorinterestofanykindinoroveranobjectcreatedor arisingbeforetheeffectivedateofthisConventionasdefinedbyArticle60(2)(a); (w)"proceeds"meansmoneyornonmoneyproceedsofanobjectarisingfromthetotalorpartialloss orphysicaldestructionoftheobjectoritstotalorpartialconfiscating,condemnationorreacquisition (x)"prospectiveassignment"meansanassignmentthatisintendedtobemadeinthefutureuponthe occurrenceofastatedevent,whetherornottheoccurrenceoftheeventiscertain; (y)"prospectiveinternationalinterestmeansaninterestthatisintendedtobecreatedorprovidedfor inanobjectasaninternationalinterestinthefuture,upontheoccurrenceofastatedevent(whichmay includethedebtor'sacquisitionofaninterestintheobject),whetherornottheoccurrenceoftheevent iscertain; (aa)"prospectivesale"meansasalewhichisintendedtobemadeinthefuture,upontheoccurrenceof astatedevent,whetherornottheoccurrenceoftheeventiscertain; (bb)"protocol"meansinrespectofanycategoryofobjectandassociatedrightstowhichthis Conventionappliestheprotocolinrespectofthatcategoryofobjectandassociatedrights; (cc)registeredmeansregisteredintheInternationalRegistrypursuanttoChapterV; (dd)registeredinterestmeansaninternationalinterest,aregistrablenonconsensualrightorinterest oranationalinterestspecifiedinanoticeofanationalinterestregisteredpursuanttoChapterV; (ee)registrablenonconsensualrightorinterestmeansanonconsensualrightorinterestregistrable pursuanttoadeclarationdepositedunderArticle40; (ff)registrarmeans,inrespectoftheProtocol,thepersonorbodydesignatedbythatProtocolor appointedunderArticle17(2)(b); (gg)regulationsmeansregulationsmadeorapprovedbytheSupervisoryAuthoritypursuanttothe Protocol; (hh)salemeansatransferofownershipofanobjectpursuanttoacontractofsale;

(ii)securedobligationmeansanobligationsecuredbyasecurityinterest; (jj)securityagreementmeansanagreementbywhichachargorgrantsoragreestogranttoachargee aninterest(includinganownershipinterest)inoroveranobjecttosecuretheperformanceofany existingorfurtherobligationofthechargororathirdperson; (kk)securityinterestmeansaninterestcreatedbyasecurityagreement; (ll)supervisoryauthoritymeans,inrespectoftheProtocolthesupervisoryauthorityreferredtoin Article17(I); (mm)titlereservationagreementmeansanagreementforthesaleofanobjectontermsthat ownershipdoesnotpassuntilfulfillmentoftheconditionorconditionsstatedintheagreement; (nn)unregisteredinterestmeansaconsensualinterestornonconsensualinterest(otherthanan interesttowhichArticle39applies)whichhasnotbeenregistered,whetherornotitisregistrableunder thisConvention;and (oo)writingmeansarecordofinformation(includinginformationcommunicatedbyteletransmission) whichisintangibleorotherformandiscapableofbeingreproducedintangibleformonofsubsequent occasionandwhichindicatesbyreasonablemeansapersonsapprovaloftherecord. ARTICLE2

TheInternationalInterest

1.ThisConventionprovidesfortheconstitutionandeffectsofaninternationalinterestincertain categoriesofmobileequipmentandassociatedrights. 2.ForthepurposedofthisConvention,aninternationalinterestinmobileequipmentisaninterest, constitutedunderArticle7,inauniquelyidentifiableobjectofacategoryofsuchobjectslistedin paragraph3anddesignatedintheprotocol (a)grantedbythechargorunderasecurityagreement; (b)vestedinapersonwhoistheconditionalsellerunderatitlereservationagreement;or (c)vestedinapersonwhoisthelessorunderaleasingagreement. Aninterestfallingwithinsubparagraph(a)doesnotalsofallwithinthesubparagraph(b)or(c). 3.Thecategoriesreferredtointheprecedingparagraphsare (a)airframes,aircraftenginesandhelicopters; (b)railwayrollingstock;and (c)spaceassets.

4.Theapplicablelawdetermineswhetheraninteresttowhichparagraph2appliesfallswithinsub paragraphs(a),(b)or(c)ofthatparagraph. 5.Aninternationalinterestinanobjectextendstoproceedsofthatobject. ARTICLE3

SphereofApplication

1.ThisConventionapplieswhen,atthetimeoftheconclusionoftheagreementcreatingorproviding fortheinternationalinterest,thedebtorissituatedinaContractingState. 2.ThefactthatthecreditorissituatedinanonContractingStatedoesnotaffecttheapplicabilityofthis Convention. ARTICLE4

WhereDebtorisSituated

1.ForthepurposeofArticle3(1),thedebtorissituatedinanyContractingState (a)underthelawofwhichitisincorporatedorformed; (b)whereithasitsregisteredofficeorstatutoryseat; (c)whereithasitscentreofadministration;or (d)whereithasitsplaceofbusiness. 2.Areferenceinsubparagraph(d)oftheprecedingparagraphtothedebtorsplaceofbusinessshall,if ithasmorethanoneplaceofbusiness,meanitsprincipalplaceofbusinessor,ifithasnoplaceof business,itshabitualresidence. ARTICLE5

InterpretationandApplicableLaw

1.IntheinterpretationofthisConvention,regardistobehadtoitspurposesassetforthinthe preamble,toitsinternationalcharacterandtotheneedtopromoteuniformityandpredictabilityinits application. 2.QuestionsconcerningmattersgovernedbythisConventionwhicharenotexpresslysettledinitareto besettledinconformitywiththegeneralprinciplesonwhichitisbased,or,intheabsenceofsuch principles,inconformitywiththeapplicablelaw. 3.Referencestotheapplicablelawaretothedomesticrulesofthelawapplicablebyvirtueoftherules ofprivateinternationallawoftheforumState.

4.WhereStatecomprisesseveralterritorialunits,eachofwhichhasitsownrulesoflawinrespectof themattertobedecided,andwherethereisnoindicationoftherelevantterritorialunit,thelawofthat Statedecideswhichistheterritorialunitwhoserulesshallgovernintheabsenceofanysuchrule,the lawoftheterritorialunitwithwhichthecaseismostcloselyconnectedshallapply. ARTICLE6

RelationshipbetweentheConventionandtheProtocol

1.ThisConventionandtheProtocolshallbereadandinterpretedtogetherasasingleinstrument. 2.TotheextentofanyinconsistencybetweenthisConventionandtheProtocol,theProtocolshall prevail. CHAPTERII

ConstitutionofanInternationalInterest ARTICLE7

FormalRequirements

AninterestisconstitutedasaninternationalinterestunderthisConventionwheretheagreement creatingorprovidingfortheinterest isinwriting; relatestoanobjectofwhichthechargor,conditionalsellerorlessorhaspowertodispose; enablestheobjecttobeidentifiedinconformitywiththeProtocol;and inthecaseofasecurityagreement,enablesthesecuredobligationstobedetermined,butwithoutthe needtostateasumormaximumsumsecured. CHAPTERIII

DefaultRemedies ARTICLE8

RemediesofChargee

1.IntheeventofdefaultasprovidedinArticle11,thechargeemay,totheextentthatthechargorhas atanytimesoagreedandsubjecttoanydeclarationthatmaybemadebyaContractingStateunder Article54,exerciseanyoneormoreofthefollowingremedies (a)takepossessionorcontrolofanyobjectchargedtoit; (b)sellorgrantaleaseofanysuchobject;

(c)collectorreceiveanyincomeorprofitsarisingfromthemanagementoruseofanysuchobject. 2.Thechargeemayalternativelyapplyforacourtorderauthorizingordirectinganyoftheactsreferred tointheprecedingparagraph. 3.Anyremedysetoutinsubparagraphs(a),(b)or(c)ofparagraph1orbyArticle13shallbeexercisedin acommerciallyreasonablemanner.Aremedyshallbedeemedtobeexercisedinacommercially reasonablemannerwhereitisexercisedinconformitywithaprovisionofthesecurityagreementexcept wheresuchaprovisionismanifestlyunreasonable. 4.Achargeeproposingtosellorgrantaleaseofanobjectunderparagraph1shallgivereasonableprior noticeinwritingoftheproposedsaleorleaseto interestedpersonsspecifiedinArticle1(m)(i)and(ii);and interestedpersonsspecifiedinarticle1(m)(iii)whohavegivennoticeoftheirrightstothechargee withinareasonabletimepriortothesaleorlease. 5.Anysumcollectedorreceivedbythechargeeasaresultofexerciseofanyoftheremediessetoutin paragraph1or2shallbeappliedtowardsdischargeoftheamountofthesecuredobligations. 6.Wherethesumscollectedorreceivedbythechargeeasaresultoftheexerciseofanyremedysetout inparagraph1or2exceedtheamountsecuredbythesecurityinterestandanyreasonablecosts incurredintheexerciseofanysuchremedy,thenunlessotherwiseorderedbythecourtthechargee shalldistributethesurplusamongholdersofsubsequentlyrankinginterestswhichhavebeenregistered orofwhichthechargeehasbeengivennotice,inorderofpriority,andpayanyremainingbalancetothe chargor. ARTICLE9

VestingofObjectinSatisfactionRedemption

1.AtanytimeafterdefaultasprovidedinArticle11,thechargeeandalltheinterestedpersonsmay agreethatownershipof(oranyotherinterestofthechargorin)anyobjectcoveredbythesecurity interestshallvestinthechargeeinortowardssatisfactionofthesecuredobligations. 2.Thecourtmayontheapplicationofthechargeeorderthatownershipof(oranyotherinterestofthe chargorin)anyobjectcoveredbythesecurityinterestshallvestinthechargeeinortowardssatisfaction ofthesecuredobligations. 3.Thecourtshallgrantanyapplicationundertheprecedingparagraphonlyiftheamountofthesecured obligationstobesatisfiedbysuchvestingiscommensuratewiththevalueoftheobjectaftertaking accountofanypaymenttobemadebythechargeetoanyoftheinterestedpersons. 4.AtanytimeafterdefaultasprovidedinArticleIIandbeforesaleofthechargedobjectorthemaking ofanorderunderparagraph2.thechargeroranyinterestedpersonmaydischargethesecurityinterest

bypayinginfulltheamountsecured,subjecttoanyleasegrantedbythechargeeunderArticle8(1)(b) ororderedunderArticle8(2).Whereaftersuchdefault,thepaymentoftheamountsecuredismadein fullbyaninterestedpersonotherthanthedebtor,thatpersonissubrogatedtotherightsofchargee. 5.OwnershiporanyotherinterestofthechargorpassingonasaleunderArticle8(1)(b)orpassing underparagraph1or2ofthisArticleisfreefromanyotherinterestoverwhichthechargessecurity interesthaspriorityundertheprovisionsofArticle29. ARTICLE10

RemediesofConditionalSellerorLessor

Intheeventofdefaultunderatitlereservationagreementorunderaleasingagreementasprovidedin Article11,theconditionalsellerorthelessor,asthecasemaybe,may (a)subjecttoanydeclarationthatmaybemadebyaContractingStateunderArticle54,terminatethe agreementandtakepossessionorControlofanyobjecttowhichtheagreementrelates;or (b)applyforacourtorderauthorizingordirectingeitheroftheseacts. ARTICLE11

MeaningofDefault

1.Thedebtorandthecreditormayatanytimeagreeinwritingastotheeventsthatconstituteadefault orotherwisegiverisetotherightsandremediesspecifiedinArticles8to10and13. 2.Wherethedebtorandthecreditorhavenotsoagreed,defaultforthepurposeofArticles8to10 and13meansadefaultwhichsubstantiallydeprivesthecreditorofwhatitisentitledtoexpectunder theagreement. ARTICLE12

AdditionalRemedies

Anyadditionalremediespermittedbytheapplicablelaw,includinganyremediesagreeduponbythe parties,maybeexercisedtotheextentthattheyarenotinconsistentwiththemandatoryprovisionsof thisChapterassetoutinArticle15. ARTICLE13

ReliefPendingFinalDetermination

1.SubjecttoanydeclarationthatitmaymakeunderArticle55,aContractingStateshallensurethata creditorwhoadducesevidenceofdefaultbythedebtormay,pendingfinaldeterminationofitsclaim andtotheextentthatthedebtorhasatanytimesoagreed,obtainfromacourtspeedyreliefinthe formofsuchoneormoreofthefollowingordersasthecreditorrequests:

(a)preservationoftheobjectanditsvalue; (b)possession,controlorcustodyoftheobjects; (c)Immobilizationoftheobject;and (d)lease,orexceptwherecoveredbysubparagraphs(a)to(c),managementoftheobjectandthe incometherefrom. 2.Inmakinganyorderundertheprecedingparagraph,thecourtmayimposesuchtermsasitconsiders necessarytoprotecttheinterestedpersonsintheeventthatthecreditor (a)inimplementinganyordergrantingsuchrelief,failstoperformanyofitsobligationtothedebtor underthisConventionortheprotocol;or (b)failstoestablishitsclaim,whollyorinpart,onthefinaldeterminationofthatclaim. 3.Beforemakinganyorderunderparagraph1,thecourtmayrequirenoticeoftherequesttobegiven toanyoftheinterestedpersons. 4.NothinginthisArticleaffectstheapplicationofArticle8(3)orlimitstheavailabilityofformsof interimreliefotherthanthosesetoutinparagraph1. ARTICLE14 ProceduralRequirement

SubjecttoArticle54(2),anyremedyprovidedbythisChaptershallbeexercisedinconformitywiththe procedureprescribedbythelawoftheplacewheretheremedyistobeexercised. ARTICLE15 Derogation

Intheirrelationswitheachother,anytwoormoreofthepartiesreferredtointhisChaptermayatany time,byagreementinwriting,derogatefromorvarytheeffectofanyoftheprecedingprovisionsofthis ChapterexceptArticles8(3)to(6),9(3)and(4),13(2)and14. CHAPTERIV

TheInternationalRegistrationSystem ARTICLE16

TheInternationalRegistry

1.AnInternationalRegistryshallbeestablishedforregistrationof

(a)internationalinterest,prospectiveinternationalinterestsandregistrablenonconsensualrightand interests; (b)assignmentandprospectiveassignmentsofinternationalinterest; (c)acquisitionofinternationalinterestsbylegalorcontractualsubrogationsundertheapplicablelaw; (d)noticeofnationalinterests;and (e)subordinationsofinterestsreferredtoinanyoftheproceedingsubparagraphs. 2.Differentinternationalregistriesmaybeestablishedfordifferentcategoriesofobjectandassociated rights. 3.ForthepurposeofthisChapterandChapterV,thetermregistrationincludeswhereappropriate, anamendment,extensionordischargeofaregistration ARTICLE17

TheSupervisoryAuthorityandtheRegistrar

1.ThereshallbeaSupervisoryAuthorityasprovidedbytheProtocol. 2.TheSupervisoryAuthorityshall (a)establishorprovidefortheestablishmentoftheInternationalRegistry; (b)exceptasotherwiseprovidedbytheProtocol,appointanddismisstheRegistrar; (c)ensurethatanyrightsrequiredforthecontinuedeffectiveoperationoftheInternationalRegistryin theeventofachangeofRegistrarwillvestinorbeassignabletothenewRegistrar; (d)afterconsultationwiththeContractingStates,makeorapproveandensurethepublicationof regulationspursuanttothetotheProtocoldealingwiththeoperationoftheInternationalRegistry; (e)establishadministrativeproceduresthroughwhichcomplaintsconcerningtheoperationofthe InternationalRegistrycanbemadetotheSupervisoryAuthority; (f)supervisetheRegistrarandtheoperationoftheInternationalRegistry; (g)attherequestoftheRegistrar,providesuchguidancetotheRegistrarastheSupervisoryAuthority thinksfit; (h)setandperiodicallyreviewthestructureoffeestobechargedfortheservicesandfacilitiesofthe InternationalRegistry; (i)doallthingsnecessarytoensurethatanefficientnoticebasedelectronicregistrationsystemexistto implementtheobjectivesofthisConventionandtheProtocol;and

(j)reportperiodicallytoContractingStatesconcerningthedischargeofitsobligationsunderthis ConventionandtheProtocol. 3.TheSupervisoryAuthoritymayenterintoanyagreementrequisitefortheperformanceofits functions,includinganyagreementreferredtoinArticle27(3). 4.TheSupervisoryAuthorityshallownallproprietaryrightsinthedatabasesandarchivesofthe InternationalRegistry. 5.TheRegistrarshallensuretheefficientoperationoftheInternationalRegistryandperformthe functionsassignedtoitbythisConvention,theprotocolandtheregulations. CHAPTERV

OtherMattersRelatingToRegistration ARTICLE18

RegistrationRequirements

1.TheProtocolandregulationsshallspecifytherequirements,includingthecriteriaforthe identificationoftheobject (a)foreffectingaregistration(whichshallincludeprovisionforpriorelectronictransmissionofany consentfromanypersonwhoseconsentisrequiredunderArticle20); (b)formakingsearchesandissuingsearchcertificates,and,subjectthereto; (c)forensuringtheconfidentialityofinformationanddocumentsoftheInternationalRegistryother thaninformationanddocumentsrelatingtoaregistration. 2.TheRegistrarshallnotbeunderadutytoenquirewhetheraconsenttoregistrationunderArticle20 hasinfactbeengivenorisvalid. 3.Whereaninterestregisteredasaprospectiveinternationalinterestbecomesaninternational interest,nofurtherregistrationshallberequiredprovidedthattheregistrationinformationissufficient forregistrationofaninternationalinterest. 4.TheRegistrarshallarrangeforregistrationstobeenteredintotheInternationalRegistrydatabase andmadesearchableinchronologicalorderofreceipt,andthefileshallrecordthedateandtimeof receipt. 5.TheProtocolmayprovidethataContractingStatemaydesignateanentityorentitiesinitsterritory astheentrypointorentrypointsthroughwhichtheinformationrequiredforregistrationshallormay betransmittedtotheInternationalRegistry.AContractingStatemakingsuchadesignationmayspecify requirements,ifany,tobesatisfiedbeforesuchinformationistransmittedtotheInternationalRegistry.

ARTICLE19

ValidityandTimeofRegistration

1.AregistrationshallbevalidonlyifmadeinconformitywithArticle20. 2.Aregistration,ifvalid,shallbecompleteduponentryoftherequiredinformationintothe InternationalRegistrydatabasesoastobesearchable. 3.Aregistrationshallbesearchableforthepurposeoftheprecedingparagraphatthetimewhenthe InternationalRegistryhasassignedtoitasequentiallyorderedthenumber;andtheregistration information,includingthenumber,isstoredindurableformandmaybeaccessedattheInternational Registry. 4.Ifaninterestfirstregisteredasaprospectiveinternationalinterestbecomesaninternationalinterest, thatinternationalinterestshallbetreatedasregisteredfromthetimeofregistrationoftheprospective internationalinterestprovidedthattheregistrationwasstillcurrentimmediatelybeforethe internationalinterestwasconstitutedasprovidedbyArticle7. 5.Theprecedingparagraphapplieswithnecessarymodificationstotheregistrationofaprospective assignmentofaninternationalinterest. 6.AregistrationshallbesearchableintheInternationalRegistrydatabaseaccordingtothecriteria prescribedbytheProtocol. ARTICLE20

ConsenttoRegistration

1.Aninternationalinterest,aprospectiveinternationalinterestoranassignmentorprospective assignmentofaninternationalinterestmayberegistered,andanysuchregistrationamendedor extendedpriortoitsexpiry,byeitherpartywiththeconsentinwritingoftheother. 2.Thesubordinationofaninternationalinteresttoanotherinternationalinterestmayberegisteredby orwiththeconsentinwritingatanytimeofthepersonwhoseinteresthasbeensubordinated. 3.Aregistrationmaybedischargedbyorwiththeconsentinwritingofthepartyinwhosefavouritwas made. 4.Theacquisitionofaninternationalinterestbylegalorcontractualsubrogationmayberegisteredby thesubrogee. 5.Aregistrablenonconsensualrightorinterestmayberegisteredbytheholderthereof. 6.Anoticeofanationalinterestmayberegisteredbytheholderthereof. ARTICLE21

DurationofRegistration

Registrationofaninternationalinterestremainseffectiveuntildischargedoruntilexpiryoftheperiod specifiedintheregistration. ARTICLE22 Searches

1.Anypersonmay,inthemannerprescribedbytheProtocolandregulations,makeorrequestasearch oftheInternationalRegistrybyelectronicmeansconcerninginterestsorprospectiveinternational interestsregisteredtherein. 2.Uponreceiptofarequesttherefore,theRegistrar,inthemannerprescribedbytheProtocoland regulations,shallissuearegistrysearchcertificatebyelectronicmeanswithrespecttoanyobject (a)statingallregisteredinformationrelatingthereto,togetherwithastatementindicatingthedateand timeofregistrationofsuchinformation;or (b)statingthatthereisnoinformationintheInternationalRegistryrelatingthereto. 3.Asearchcertificateissuedundertheprecedingparagraphshallindicatethatthecreditornamedin theregistrationinformationhasacquiredorintendstoacquireaninternationalinterestintheobjectbut shallnotindicatewhetherwhatisregisteredisaninternationalinterestoraprospectiveinternational interest,evenifthisisascertainablefromtherelevantregistrationinformation. ARTICLE23

ListofDeclarationsandDeclaredNonconsensualRightsorInterests TheRegistrarshallmaintainalistofdeclarations,withdrawalsofdeclaration,andofthecategoriesof nonconsensualrightorinterestcommunicatedtotheRegistrarbytheDepositoryashavingbeen declaredbyContractingStatesinconformitywithArticle39and40andthedateofeachsuch declarationorwithdrawalofdeclaration.Suchlistshallberecordedandsearchableinthenameofthe declaringStateandshallbemadeavailableasprovidedintheProtocolandregulationstoanyperson requestingit. ARTICLE24 EvidentiaryValueorCertificates Adocumentintheformprescribedbytheregulationswhichpurportstobeacertificateissuedbythe InternationalRegistryisprimafacieproof thatithasbeensoissued;and ofthefactsrecitedinit,includingthedateandtimeofregistration.

ARTICLE25

DischargeofRegistration

1.Wheretheobligationssecuredbyaregisteredsecurityinterestortheobligationsgivingrisetoa registerednonconsensualrightorinteresthavebeendischarged,orwheretheconditionsoftransferof titleunderaregisteredtitlereservationagreementhavebeenfulfilled,theholderofsuchinterestshall, withoutunduedelay,procurethedischargeoftheregistrationafterwrittendemandbythedebtor deliveredtoorreceivedatitsaddressstatedintheregistration. 2.Whereaprospectiveinternationalinterestoraprospectiveassignmentofaninternationalinterest hasbeenregistered,theintendingassigneeshall,withoutunduedelay,procurethedischargeofthe registrationafterwrittendemandbytheintendingdebtororassignorwhichisdeliveredtoorreceived atitsaddressstatedintheregistrationbeforetheintendingcreditororassigneehasgivenvalueor incurredacommitmenttogivevalue. 3.Wheretheobligationssecuredbyanationalinterestspecifiedinaregisterednoticeofanational interesthavebeendischarged,theholderofsuchinterestshall,withoutunduedelay,procurethe dischargeoftheregistrationafterwrittendemandbythedebtordeliveredtoorreceivedatitsaddress statedintheregistration. 4.Wherearegistrationoughtnottohavebeenmadeorisincorrect,thepersoninwhosefavourthe registrationwasmadeshall,withoutunduedelay,procureitsdischargeoramendmentafterwritten demandbythedebtordeliveredtoorreceivedatitsaddressstatedintheregistration. ARTICLE26

AccesstotheInternationalRegistrationFacilities

NopersonshallbedeniedaccesstotheregistrationandsearchfacilitiesoftheInternationalRegistryon anygroundotherthanitsfailuretocomplywiththeproceduresprescribedbythisChapter. CHAPTERVI

PrivilegesandImmunitiesoftheSupervisoryAuthorityandtheRegistrar ARTICLE27

LegalPersonality;Immunity

1.TheSupervisoryAuthorityshallhaveinternationallegalpersonalitywherenotalreadypossessing suchpersonality. 2.TheSupervisoryAuthorityanditsofficersandemployeesshallenjoysuchimmunityfromlegalor administrativeprocessasisspecifiedintheProtocol.

3.(a)ThesupervisoryAuthorityshallenjoyexemptionfromtaxesandsuchotherprivilegesasmaybe providedbyagreementswiththehostState. (b)Forthepurposeofthisparagraph,hoststatemeanstheStateinwhichtheSupervisoryAuthorityis situated. 4.Theassets,documents,databasesandarchivesoftheInternationalRegistryshallbeinviolableand immunefromseizureorotherlegaloradministrativeprocess. 5.ForthepurposesofanyclaimagainsttheRegistrarunderArticle28(1)orArticle44,theclaimantshall beentitledtoaccesstosuchinformationanddocumentsasarenecessarytoenabletheclaimantto pursueitsclaim. 6.TheSupervisoryAuthoritymaywaivetheinviolabilityandimmunityconferredbyparagraph4. CHAPTERVII

LiabilityoftheRegistrar ARTICLE28

LiabilityandFinancialAssurance

1.TheRegistrarshallbeliableforcompensatorydamagesforlosssufferedbyapersondirectlyresulting fromanerrororomissionoftheRegistraranditsofficersandemployeesorfromamalfunctionofthe internationalregistrationsystemexceptwherethemalfunctioniscausedbyaneventofaninevitable andirresistiblenature,whichcouldnotbepreventedbyusingthebestpracticesincurrentuseinthe fieldofelectronicregistrydesignandoperation,includingthoserelatedtobackupandsystemssecurity andnetworking. 2.TheRegistrarshallnotbeliableundertheprecedingparagraphforfactualinaccuracyofregistration informationreceivedbytheRegistrarortransmittedbytheRegistrarintheforminwhichitreceived thatinformationnorforactsorcircumstancesforwhichtheregistraranditsofficersandemployeesare notresponsibleandarisingpriortoreceiptofregistrationinformationattheInternationalRegistry. 3.Compensationunderparagraph1maybereducedtotheextentthatthepersonwhosufferedthe damagecausedorcontributedtothatdamage. 4.TheRegistrarshallprocureinsuranceorafinancialguaranteecoveringtheliabilityreferredtointhis ArticletotheextentdeterminedbytheSupervisoryAuthority,inaccordancewiththeProtocol. CHAPTERVIII

EffectsofanInternationalInterestasAgainstThirdParties ARTICLE29

PriorityofCompetingInterests

1.Aregisteredinteresthaspriorityoverinterestsubsequentlyregisteredandover;anunregistered interest. 2.Thepriorityofthefirstmentionedinterestundertheprecedingparagraphapplies (a)evenifthefirstmentionedinterestwasacquiredorregisteredwithactualknowledgeoftheother interest;and (b)evenasregardsvaluegivenbytheholderofthefirstmentionedinterestwithsuchknowledge. 3.Thebuyerofanobjectacquiresitsinterestinit (a)subjecttoaninterestregisteredatthetimeofitsacquisitionofthatinterest;and (b)freefromanunregisteredinterestevenifithasactualknowledgeofsuchaninterest. 4.Theconditionalbuyerorlesseeacquiresitsinterestinorrightoverthatobject (a)subjecttoaninterestregisteredpriortotheregistrationoftheinternationalinterestheldbyits conditionalsellerorlessor;and (b)freefromaninterestnotsoregisteredatthattimeevenifithasactualknowledgeofthatinterest. 5.ThepriorityofcompetinginterestsorrightsunderthisArticlemaybevariedbyagreementbetween theholdersofthoseinterests,butanassigneeofasubordinatedinterestisnotboundbyanagreement tosubordinatethatinterestunlessatthetimeoftheassignmentasubordinationhadbeenregistered relatingtothatagreement. 6.AnyprioritygivenbythisArticletoaninterestinanobjectextendstoproceeds. 7.ThisConvention (a)doesnotaffecttherightsofapersoninanitem,otherthananobject,heldpriortoitsinstallationon anobjectifundertheapplicablelawthoserightscontinuetoexistaftertheinstallation:;and (b)doesnotpreventthecreationofrightsinanitem,otherthananobject,whichhaspreviouslybeen installedonanobjectwhereundertheapplicablelawthoserightsarecreated. ARTICLE30

EffectsofInsolvency

1.Ininsolvencyproceedingsagainstthedebtoraninternationalinterestiseffectiveifpriortothe commencementoftheinsolvencyproceedingsthatinterestwasregisteredinconformitywiththis Convention.

2.NothinginthisArticleimpairstheeffectivenessofaninternationalinterestintheinsolvency proceedingswherethatinterestiseffectiveundertheapplicablelaw. 3.NothinginthisArticleaffects (a)anyrulesoflawapplicableininsolvencyproceedingsrelatingtotheavoidanceofatransactionasa preferenceoratransferinfraudofcreditors;or (b)anyrulesofprocedurerelatingtotheenforcementofrightstopropertywhichisunderthecontrolor supervisionoftheinsolvencyadministrator. CHAPTERIX

AssignmentsofAssociatedRightsandInternationalInterests;RightsofSubrogation ARTICLE31

EffectsofAssignment

1.Exceptasotherwiseagreedbytheparties,anassignmentofassociatedrightsmadeinconformity withArticle32alsotransferstotheassignee therelatedinternationalinterest;and alltheinterestsandprioritiesoftheassignorunderthisConvention. 2.NothinginthisConventionpreventsapartialassignmentoftheassignorsassociatedrights.Inthe caseofsuchapartialassignmenttheassignorandassigneemayagreeastotheirrespectiverights concerningtherelatedinternationalinterestassignedundertheprecedingparagraphbutnotsoas adverselytoaffectthedebtorwithoutitsconsent. 3.Subjecttoparagraph4,theapplicablelawshalldeterminethedefencesandrightsofsetoffavailable tothedebtoragainsttheassignee. 4.Thedebtormayatanytimebyagreementinwritingwaivealloranyofthedefencesandrightsofset offreferredtointheprecedingparagraphotherthandefencesarisingfromfraudulentactsonthepart oftheassignee. 5.Inthecaseofanassignmentbywayofsecurity,theassignedassociatedrightsrevestintheassignor, totheextentthattheyarestillsubsisting,whentheobligationssecuredbytheassignmenthavebeen discharged. ARTICLE32

FormalRequirementsforAssignment

1.Anassignmentofassociatedrightstransferstherelatedinternationalinterestonlyifit

(a)isinwriting; (b)enablestheassociatedrightstobeidentifiedunderthecontractfromwhichtheyarise;and (c)inthecaseofanassignmentbywayofsecurity,enablestheobligationssecuredbytheassignmentto bedeterminedinaccordancewiththeProtocolbutwithouttheneedtostateasumormaximumsum secured. 2.Anassignmentofaninternationalinterestcreatedorprovidedforbyasecurityagreementisnotvalid unlesssomeorallrelatedassociatedrightsalsoareassigned. 3.ThisConventiondoesnotapplytoanassignmentofassociatedrightswhichisnoteffectivetotransfer therelatedinternationalinterest. ARTICLE33

DebtorsDutytoAssignee

1.Totheextentthatassociatedrightsandtherelatedinternationalinteresthavebeentransferredin accordancewithArticles31and32,thedebtorinrelationtothoserightsandthatinterestisboundby theassignmentandhasadutytomakepaymentorgiveotherperformancetotheassignee,ifbutonly if (a)thedebtorhasbeengivennoticeoftheassignmentinwritingbyorwiththeauthorityofthe assignor;and (b)thenoticeidentifiestheassociatedrights. 2.Irrespectiveofanyothergroundonwhichpaymentorperformancebythedebtordischargesthe latterfromliability,paymentorperformanceshallbeeffectiveforthispurposeifmadeinaccordance withtheprecedingparagraph. 3.NothinginthisArticleshallaffectthepriorityofcompetingassignments. ARTICLE34

DefaultRemediesinrespectofAssignmentbyWayofSecurity

Intheeventofdefaultbytheassignorundertheassignmentofassociatedrightsandtherelated internationalinterestmadebywayofsecurity,Articles8,9and11to14applyintherelationsbetween theassignorandtheassignee(andinrelationtoassociatedrights,applyinsofarasthoseprovisionsare capableofapplicationtointangibleproperty)asifreferences (a)tothesecuredobligationandthesecurityinterestwerereferencestotheobligationsecuredbythe assignmentoftheassociatedrightsandtherelatedinternationalinterestandthesecurityinterest createdbythatassignment;

(b)tothechargeeorcreditorandchargerordebtorwerereferencestotheassigneeandassignor; (c)totheholderoftheinternationalinterestwerereferencestotheassignee;and (d)totheobjectwerereferencestotheassignedassociatedrightsandtherelatedinternationalinterest. ARTICLE35

PriorityofCompetingAssignments

1.Wheretherearecompetingassignmentsofassociatedrightsandatleastoneoftheassignment includestherelatedinternationalinterestandisregistered,theprovisionsofArticle29applyasifthe referencestoaregisteredinterestwerereferencestoanassignmentoftheassociatedrightsandthe relatedregisteredinterestandasifreferencestoaregisteredorunregisteredinterestwerereferences toaregisteredorunregisteredassignment. 2.Article30appliestoanassignmentofassociatedrightsasifthereferencestoaninternationalinterest werereferencestoanassignmentoftheassociatedrightsandtherelatedinternationalinterest. ARTICLE36

AssigneesPrioritywithrespecttoAssociatedRights

1.Theassigneeofassociatedrightsandtherelatedinternationalinterestwhoseassignmenthasbeen registeredonlyhaspriorityunderArticle35(1)overanotherassigneeoftheassociatedrights (a)ifthecontractunderwhichtheassociatedrightsarisestatesthattheyaresecuredbyorassociated withtheobject;and (b)totheextentthattheassociatedrightsarerelatedtoanobject. 2.Forthepurposeofsubparagraph(b)oftheprecedingparagraph,associatedrightsarerelatedtoan objectonlytotheextentthattheyconsistofrightstopaymentorperformancethatrelateto: (a)asumadvancedandutilisedforthepurchaseoftheobject; (b)asumadvancedandutilisedforthepurposeofanotherobjectinwhichtheassignmentholdanother internationalinterestiftheassignortransferredthatinteresttotheassigneeandtheassignmenthas beenregistered; (c)thepricepayablefortheobject; (d)therentalspayableinrespectoftheobject;or otherobligationsarisingfromatransactionreferredtoinanyoftheprecedingparagraphs. 3.Inallothercases,thepriorityofthecompetingassignmentsoftheassociatedrightsshallbe determinedbytheapplicablelaw.

ARTICLE37

EffectsofAssignorsInsolvency

TheprovisionsofArticle30applytoinsolvencyproceedingsagainsttheassignorasifreferencestothe debtorwerereferencestotheassignor. ARTICLE38 Subrogation

1.Subjecttoparagraph2,nothinginthisConventionaffectstheacquisitionofassociatedrightsandthe relatedinternationalinterestbylegalorcontractualsubrogationundertheapplicablelaw. 2.Theprioritybetweenanyinterestwithintheprecedingparagraphandacompetinginterestmaybe variedbyagreementinwritingbetweentheholdersoftherespectiveinterestsbutanassigneeofa subordinatedinterestisnotboundbyanagreementtosubordinatethatinterestunlessatthetimeof theassignmentasubordinationhadbeenregisteredrelatingtothatagreement. CHAPTERX

RightsorInterestsSubjecttoDeclarationsbyContractingStates ARTICLE39

RightshavingPrioritywithoutRegistration

1.AContractingStatemayatanytime,inadeclarationdepositedwiththeDepositoryoftheProtocol declare,generallyorspecifically (a)thosecategoriesofnonconsensualrightsorinterest(otherthanarightorinteresttowhichArticle 40applies)whichunderthatStateslawhavepriorityoveraninterestinanobjectequivalenttothatof theholderofaregisteredinternationalinterestandwhichshallhavepriorityoveraregistered internationalinterest,whetherinoroutsideinsolvencyproceedings;and (b)thatnothinginthisConventionshallaffecttherightofaStateentity,intergovernmentalorganization orotherprivateproviderofpublicservicestoarrestordetainanobjectunderthelawofthatStatefor paymentofamountsowedtosuchentity,organizationorproviderdirectlyrelatingtothoseservicesin respectofthatobjectoranotherobject. 2.Adeclarationmadeundertheprecedingparagraphmaybeexpressedtocovercategoriesthatare createdafterthedepositofthatdeclaration. 3.Anonconsensualrightorinteresthaspriorityoveraninternationalinterestifandonlyiftheformer isofacategorycoveredbyadeclarationdepositedpriortotheregistrationoftheinternationalinterest.

4.Notwithstandingtheprecedingparagraph,acontractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification, acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontotheProtocol,declarethatarightorinterestofacategory coveredbyadeclarationmadeundersubparagraph(a)ofparagraph1shallhavepriorityoveran internationalinterestregisteredpriortothedateofsuchratification,acceptance,approvaloraccession. ARTICLE40

RegistrableNonconsensualRightsorInterests

AContractualStatemayatanytimeinadeclarationdepositwiththeDepositoryoftheProtocollistthe categoriesofnonconsensualrightorinterestwhichshallberegistrableunderthisConventionas regardsanycategoryofobjectasiftherightorinterestwereaninternationalinterestandshallbe registeredaccordingly.Suchadeclarationmaybemodifiedfromtimetotime. CHAPTERXI

ApplicationoftheConventiontoSales ARTICLE41

SaleandProspectiveSale

ThisConventionshallapplytothesaleorprospectivesaleofanobjectasprovidedforintheProtocol withanymodificationstherein. CHAPTERXII Jurisdiction ARTICLE42 ChoiceofForum

1.SubjecttoArticles43and44,thecourtsofaContractingStatechosenbythepartiestoatransaction havejurisdictioninrespectofanyclaimbroughtunderthisConvention,whetherornotthechosen forumhasconnectionwiththepartiesorthetransaction.Suchjurisdictionshallbeexclusiveunless otherwiseagreedbetweentheparties. 2.Anysuchagreementshallbeinwritingorotherwiseconcludedinaccordancewiththeformal requirementsofthelawofthechosenforum. ARTICLE43

JurisdictionunderArticle13

1.ThecourtsofaContractingStatechosenbythepartiesandthecourtsoftheContractingStateonthe territoryofwhichtheobjectissituatedhavejurisdictiontograntreliefunderArticle13(1)(a),(b),(c) andArticle13(4)inrespectofthatobject.

2.JurisdictiontograntreliefunderArticle13(1)(d)orotherinterimreliefbyvirtueofArticle13(4)may beexercisedeither bythecourtschosenbytheparties;or bythecourtsofaContractingStateontheterritoryofwhichthedebtorissituated,beingreliefwhich, bythetermsoftheordergrantingit,isenforceableonlyintheterritoryofthatContractingState. 3.Acourthasjurisdictionundertheprecedingparagraphsevenifthefinaldeterminationoftheclaim referredtoinArticle13(1)willormaytakeplaceinacourtofanotherContractingStateorby arbitration. ARTICLE44

JurisdictiontomakeOrdersagainsttheRegistrar

1.ThecourtsoftheplaceinwhichtheRegistrarhasitscentreofadministrationshallhaveexclusive jurisdictiontoawarddamagesormakeordersagainsttheRegistrar. 2.WhereapersonfailstorespondtoademandmadeunderArticle25andthatpersonhasceasedto existorcannotbefoundforthepurposeofenablinganordertobemadeagainstitrequiringitto procuredischargeoftheregistration,thecourtsreferredtointheprecedingparagraphshallhave exclusivejurisdiction,ontheapplicationofthedebtororintendingdebtor,tomakeanorderdirectedto theRegistrarrequiringtheRegistrartodischargetheregistration. 3.WhereapersonfailstocomplywithanorderofacourthavingjurisdictionunderthisConventionor, inthecaseofanationalinterest,anorderofacourtofcompetentjurisdictionrequiringthatpersonto procuretheamendmentordischargeofaregistration,thecourtsreferredtoinparagraphImaydirect theRegistrartotakesuchstepsaswillgiveeffecttothatorder. 4.Exceptasotherwiseprovidedbytheprecedingparagraphs,nocourtmaymakeordersorgive judgmentsorrulingagainstorpurportingtobindtheRegistrar. ARTICLE45

JurisdictioninrespectofInsolvencyProceedings

TheprovisionsofthisChapterarenotapplicabletoinsolvencyproceedings. CHAPTERXIII

RelationshipwithotherConventions ARTICLE45bis

RelationshipwiththeUnitedNationsConventiononthe AssignmentofReceivablesinInternationalTrade

ThisConventionshallprevailovertheUnitedNationsConventionontheAssignmentofReceivablesin InternationalTrade,openedforsignatureinNewYorkon12December2001,asitrelatestothe assignmentofreceivableswhichareassociatedrightsrelatedtointernationalinterestsinaircraftobject, railwayrollingstockandspaceassets. ARTICLE46

RelationshipwiththeUNIDROITConventiononInternationalFinanceLeasing

TheProtocolmaydeterminetherelationshipbetweenthisConventionandtheUNIDROITConventionon InternationalFinanceLeasing,signedatOttawaon28May1988. CHAPTERXIV FinalProvisions ARTICLE47

Signature,Ratification,Acceptance,ApprovalorAccession

1.ThisConventionshallbeopenforsignatureinCapeTownon16November2001byStates participatingintheDiplomaticConferencetoAdoptaMobileEquipmentConventionandanAircraft ProtocolheldatCapeTownfrom29Octoberto16November2001.After16November2001,the ConventionshallbeopentoallStatesforsignaltheHeadquartersofInternationalInstituteforthe UnificationofPrivateLaw(UNIDROIT)inRomeuntilitentersintoforceinaccordancewithArticle49. 2.ThisConventionshallbesubjecttoratification,acceptanceorapprovalbyStateswhichhavesignedit. 3.AnyStatewhichdoesnotsignthisConventionmayaccedetoitatanytime. 4.Ratification,acceptance,approvaloraccessioniseffectedbythedepositofaformalinstrumentto thateffectwiththeDepository. ARTICLE48

ARegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizations

1.ARegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationwhichisconstitutedbysovietStatesandhas competenceovercertainmattersgovernedbythisConventionsimilarlysign,accept,approveoraccede tothisConvention.TheRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationshallinthatcasehavetherights andobligationsofaContractingState,totheextentthattheOrganizationhascompetenceovermatters governedbythisConvention.WherethenumberofContractingStatesisrelevantinthisConventthe RegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationshallnotcountasaContractingStateinadditiontoits MemberStateswhichareContractingStates. 2.TheRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationshall,atthetimeofsignature,acceptance,approval oraccession,makeadeclarationtotheDepositoryspecifyingmattersgovernedbythisConventionin

respectofwhichcompetencehasbeentransferredtothatOrganizationbyitsMemberStates.The RegionalEconomicIntegralOrganizationshallpromptlynotifytheDepositoryofanychangestothe distributionofcompetence,includingnewtransfersofcompetence,specifiedinthedeclarationunder thisparagraph. 3.AnyreferencetoaContractingStateorContractingStatesorStatePartyorStatesPartiesin thisConventionappliesequallytoaRegionalEconomicIntegrateOrganizationwherethecontextso requires. ARTICLE49 EntryintoForce

1.ThisConventionentersintoforceonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingtheexpirationofthree monthsafterthedateofthedepositofthethirdinstrumentratification,acceptance,approvalor accessionbutonlyasregardsacategoryofobjecttowhichaProtocolapplies (a)asfromthetimeofentryintoforcetothatProtocol; (b)subjecttothetermsofthatProtocol;and (c)asbetweenStatesPartiestothisConventionandthatProtocol. 2.ForotherStatesthisConventionentersintoforceonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingthe expirationofthreemonthsafterthedateofthedepositoftheirinstrumentofratification,acceptance, approvaloraccessionbutonlyasregardsacategoryofobjectstowhichaProtocolappliesandsubject, inrelationtosuchProtocol,totherequirementsofsubparagraphs(a),(b)and(c)orthepreceding paragraph. ARTICLE50

InternalTransactions

1.AContractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothe Protocol,declarethatthisConventionshallnotapplytoatransactionwhichisaninternaltransactionin relationtothatStatewithregardtoalltypesofobjectsorsomeofthem. 2.Notwithstandingtheprecedingparagraph,theprovisionsofArticles8(4),9(1),16,ChapterV,Article 29,andanyprovisionsofthisConventionrelatingtoregisteredinterestshallapplytoaninternal transaction. 3.WherenoticeofanationalinteresthasbeenregisteredintheInternationalRegistry,thepriorityof theholderofthatinterestunderArticle29shallnotbeaffectedbythefactthatsuchinteresthas becomevestedinanotherpersonbyassignmentorsubrogationundertheapplicablelaw. ARTICLE51

FutureProtocols

1.TheDepositorymaycreateworkinggroups,incooperationwithsuchrelevantnongovernmental organizationsastheDepositoryconsidersappropriate,toassessthefeasibilityofextendingthe applicationofthisConvention,throughoneormoreProtocols,toobjectsofanycategoryofhighvalue mobileequipments,otherthanacategoryreferredtoinArticle2(3),eachmemberofwhichisuniquely identifiable,andassociatedrightsrelatingtosuchobjects. 2.TheDepositoryshallcommunicatethetextofanypreliminarydraftProtocolrelatingtoacategoryof objectspreparedbysuchaworkinggrouptoallStatesPartiestothisConvention,allmemberStatesof theDepository,memberStatesoftheUnitedNationswhicharenotmembersoftheDepositoryandthe relevantintergovernmentalorganizations,andshallinvitesuchStatesandorganizationstoparticipatein intergovernmentalnegotiationsforthecompletionofadraftProtocolonthebasisofsuchapreliminary draftProtocol. 3.TheDepositoryshallalsocommunicatethetextofanypreliminarydraftProtocolpreparedbysucha workinggrouptosuchrelevantnongovernmentalorganizationsastheDepositoryconsiders appropriate.Suchnongovernmentalorganizationsshallbeinvitedpromptlytosubmitcommentsonthe textofthepreliminarydraftProtocoltotheDepositoryandtoparticipateasobserversinthe preparationofadraftProtocol. 4.WherethecompetentbodiesoftheDepositoryadjudgesuchadraftProtocolripeforadoption,the Depositoryshallconveneadiplomaticconferenceforitsadoption. 5.OncesuchaProtocolhasbeenadopted,subjecttoparagraph6,thisConventionshallapplytothe categoryofobjectscoveredthereby. 6.Article45bisofthisconventionappliestosuchaProtocolonlyifspecificallyprovidedforinthat Protocol. ARTICLE52 TerritorialUnits 1.IfaContractingStatehasterritorialunitsinwhichdifferentsystemsoflawareapplicableinrelationto themattersdealtwithinthisConvention,itmay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approval,or accession,declarethatthisConventionistoextendWallitsterritorialunitsoronlytooneormoreof themandmaymodifyitsdeclarationbysubmittinganotherdeclarationatanytime. 2.AnysuchdeclarationshallstateexpresslytheterritorialunitstowhichthisConventionapplies. 3.IfaContractingStatehasnotmadeanydeclarationunderparagraph1,thisConventionshallapplyto allterritorialunitsofthatState. 4.WhereaContractingStateextendsthisConventiontooneofitsterritorialunits,declarations permittedunderthisConventionmaybemadeinrespectofeachsuchterritorialunit,andthe

declarationsmadeinrespectofoneterritorialunitmaybedifferentfromthosemadeinrespectof anotherterritorialunit. 5.Ifbyvirtueofadeclarationunderparagraph1,thisConventionextendstooneormoreterritorial unitsofaContractingState (a)thedebtorisconsideredtobesituatedinaContractingStateonlyifitisincorporatedorformed underalawinforceinaterritorialunittowhichthisConventionappliesorifithasitsregisteredoffice orstatutoryseat,centreofadministration,placeofbusinessorhabitualresidenceinaterritorialunitto whichthisConventionapplies; (b)anyreferencetothelocationoftheobjectinaContractingStatereferstothelocationoftheobject inaterritorialunittowhichthisConventionapplies;and (c)anyreferencetotheadministrativeauthoritiesinthatContractingStateshallbeconstruedas referringtotheadministrativeauthoritieshavingjurisdictioninaterritorialunittowhichthis Conventionapplies. ARTICLE53

DeterminationofCourts

AContractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothe Protocol,declaretherelevantcourtorcourtsforthepurposesofArticle1andChapterXIIofthis Convention. ARTICLE54

DeclarationsRegardingRemedies

1.AContractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothe Protocol,declarethatwhilethechargedobjectsissituatedwithin,orcontrolledfromitsterritorythe chargeeshallnotgrantaleaseoftheobjectsinthatterritory. 2.AContractingStateshall,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothe Protocol,declarewhetherornotanyremedyavailabletothecreditorunderanyprovisionsofthis Conventionwhichisnotthereexpressedtorequireapplicationtothecourtmaybeexercisedonlywith leaveofthecourt. ARTICLE55

DeclarationregardingReliefpendingFinalDetermination

AContractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothe Protocol,declarethatitwillnotapplytheprovisionsofArticle13orArticle43,orboth,whollyorinpart. ThedeclarationshallspecifyunderwhichconditionstherelevantArticlewillbeapplied,incaseitwillbe appliedpartly,orotherwisewhichotherformsofinterimreliefwillbeapplied.

ARTICLE56

ReservationsandDeclaration

1.NoreservationsmaybemadetothisConventionbutdeclarationsauthorizedbyArticles39,40,50, 52,53,54,55,57,58and60maybeinaccordancewiththeseprovisions. 2.Anydeclarationorsubsequentdeclarationoranywithdrawalofadeclarationmadeunderthis ConventionshallbenotifiedinwritingtotheDepository. ARTICLE57

SubsequentDeclarations

1.AStatePartymaymakeasubsequentdeclaration,otherthanadeclarationauthorizedunderArticle 60,atanytimeafterthedateonwhichthisconventionhasenteredintoforceforit,bynotifyingthe Depositorytothateffect. 2.Anysuchsubsequentdeclarationshalltakeeffectonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingthe expirationofsixmonthsafterthedateofreceiptofthenotificationbytheDepository.Wherealonger periodforthatdeclarationtotakeeffectisspecifiedinthenotification,itshalltakeeffectuponthe expirationofsuchlongerperiodafterreceiptofthenotificationbytheDepository. 3.Notwithstandingthepreviousparagraphs,thisConventionshallcontinuetoapply,asifnosuch subsequentdeclarationshadbeenmade,inrespectofallrightsandinterestsarisingpriortothe effectivedateofanysuchsubsequentdeclaration. ARTICLE58

WithdrawalofDeclarations

1.AnyStatePartyhavingmadeadeclarationunderthisConvention,otherthanadeclarationauthorized underArticle60,maywithdrawitatanytimebynotifyingtheDepository.Suchwithdrawalistotake effectonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingtheexpirationofsixmonthsafterthedateofreceiptofthe notificationbytheDepository. 2.Notwithstandingthepreviousparagraph,thisConventionshallcontinuetoapply,asifnosuch withdrawalofdeclarationhadbeenmade,inrespectofallrightsandinterestsarisingpriortothe effectivedateofanysuchwithdrawal. ARTICLE59

Denunciations

1.AnyStatePartymaydenouncethisConventionbynotificationinwritingtotheDepository.

2.Anysuchdenunciationshalltakeeffectonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingtheexpirationof twelvemonthsafterthedateonwhichnotificationisreceivedbytheDepository. 3.Notwithstandingthepreviousparagraphs,thisconventionshallcontinuetoapply,asifnosuch denunciationhadbeenmade,inrespectofallrightsandinterestsarisingpriortotheeffectivedateof anysuchdenunciation. ARTICLE60

TransitionalProvisions

1.UnlessotherwisedeclaredbyaContractingStateatanytime,theConventiondoesnotapplytoapre existingrightorinterest,whichretainsthepriorityitenjoyedundertheapplicablelawbeforethe effectivedateofthisConvention. 2.ForthePurposeofArticle1(v)andofdeterminingpriorityunderthisConvention (a)effectivedateofthisConventionmeansinrelationtoadebtorthetimewhenthisConvention entersintoforceorthetimewhentheStateinwhichthedoctorissituatedbecomesaContractingState whicheveristhelater;and (b)thedebtorissituatedinaStatewhereithasitscentreofadministrationor,ifithasnocentreof administration,itsplaceofbusinessor,ifithasmorethanoneplaceofbusiness,itsprincipalplaceof businessorifithasnoplaceofbusiness,itshabitualresidence. 3.AContractingStatemayinitsdeclarationunderparagraphIspecifyadate,notearlierthanthree yearsafterthedateonwhichthedeclarationbecomeseffective,whenthisConventionandtheProtocol willbecomeapplicable,forthepurposeofdeterminingpriority,includingtheprotectionoranyexisting priority,topreexistingrightsorinterestsarisingunderanagreementmadeatatimewhenthedebtor wassituatedinaStatereferredtoinsubparagraph(b)oftheprecedingparagraphbutonlytothe extentandinthemannerspecifiedinitsdeclaration. ARTICLE61

ReviewConferences,AmendmentsandRelatedMatters

1.TheDepositoryshallpreparereportsyearlyoratsuchothertimeasthecircumstancesmayrequire fortheStatesPartiesastothemannerinwhichtheinternationalregimenestablishedinthisConvention hasoperatedinpractice.Inpreparingsuchreports,theDepositoryshalltakeintoaccountthereportsof theSupervisoryAuthorityconcerningthefunctioningoftheinternationalregistrationsystem. 2.AttherequestofnotlessthantwentyfivepercentoftheStatesParties,ReviewConferencesofState PartiesshallbeconvenedfromtimetotimebytheDepository,inconsultationwiththesupervisory Authority,toconsider

(a)thepracticaloperationofthisConventionanditseffectivenessinfacilitatingtheassetbasefinancing andleasingofobjectscoveredbyitsterms; (b)thejudicialinterpretationgivento,andtheapplicationmadeofthetermsofthisConventionand regulations; (c)thefunctioningoftheinternationalregistrationsystem,theperformanceoftheRegistrarandits oversightbytheSupervisoryAuthority,takingintoaccountthereportsoftheSupervisoryAuthority;and (d)whetheranymodificationstothisConventionorthearrangementsrelatingtotheInternational Registryaredesirable. 3.Subjecttoparagraph4,anyamendmenttothisConventionshallbeapprovedbyatleastatwothirds majorityofStatesPartiesparticipatingintheConferencereferredtointheprecedingparagraphand shallthenenterintoforceinrespectorStateswhichhaveratified,acceptedorapprovedsuch amendmentwhenratified,acceptedorapprovedbythreeStatesinaccordancewiththeprovisionsof Article49relatingtoitsentryintoforce. 4.WheretheproposedamendmenttothisConventionisintendedtoapplytomorethanonecategory ofequipments,suchamendmentshallalsobeapprovedbyatleastatwothirdsmajorityofStates PartiestoeachProtocolthatareparticipatingintheConferencereferredtoinparagraph2. ARTICLE62

DepositoryanditsFunctions

1.Instrumentsofratification,acceptance,approvaloraccessionshallbedepositedwiththe InternationalInstitutefortheUnificationofPrivateLaw(UNIDROIT),whichisherebydesignatedthe Depository. 2.TheDepositoryshall (a)informallContractingStatesof (i)eachnewsignatureordepositofaninstrumentofratificationacceptance,approvalor accession,togetherwiththedatethereof; (ii)thedateofentryintoforceofthisConvention; (iii)eachdeclarationmadeinaccordancewiththisConvention,togetherwiththedatethereof; (iv)thewithdrawaloramendmentofanydeclaration,togetherwiththedatethereof;and (v)thenotificationofanydenunciationofthisConventiontogetherwiththedatethereofand thedateonwhichittakeseffect; (b)transmitcertifiedtruecopiesofthisContentiontoallContractingStates;

(c)providetheSupervisoryAuthorityandtheRegistrarwithacopyofeachinstrumentofratification, acceptance,approvaloraccession,togetherwiththedateofdepositthereof,ofeachdeclarationor withdrawaloramendmentofadeclarationandofeachnotificationofdenunciation,togetherwiththe dateofnotificationthereof,sothattheinformationcontainedthereiniseasilyandfullyavailable;and (d)performsuchotherfunctionscustomaryfordepositories. INWITNESSWHEREOFtheundersignedPlenipotentiaries,havingbeendulyauthorized,havesignedthis Convention. DONEatCapeTown,thissixteenthdayofNovember,twothousandandone,inasingleoriginalinthe English,Arabic,Chinese,French,RussianandSpanishlanguages,allexistsbeingequallyauthentic,such authenticitytotakeeffectuponverificationbytheJointSecretariatoftheConferenceunderthe authorityofthePresidentoftheConferencewithinninetydayshereofastotheconformityofthetexts withoneanother. THESTATESPARTIESTOTHISPROTOCOL, CONSIDERINGitnecessarytoimplementtheConventionofInternationalInterestinMobileEquipment (hereinafterreferredtoastheConvention)asitrelatestoaircraftequipment,inthelightofthe purposessetoutinthepreambletotheConvention; MINDFULoftheneedtoadapttheConventiontomeettheparticularrequirementofaircraftfinance andtoextendthesphereofapplicationoftheConventiontoincludecontractsofsaleofaircraft equipment; MINDFULoftheprinciplesandobjectivesoftheConventiononInternationalCivilAviation,signedat Chicagoon7December,1944; HAVEAGREEDuponthefollowingprovisionsrelatingtoaircraftequipments: CHAPTER1 _________________________

BProtocoltotheConventiononInternationalInterestinMobileEquipment OnMattersspecifictoAircraftEquipment.

SphereofApplicationandGeneralProvisions ARTICLE1 DefinedTerms

1.InthisProtocol,exceptwherethecontextotherwiserequires,termsusedinithavethemeaningsset outintheConvention. 2.InthisProtocolthefollowingtermsareemployedwiththemeaningssetoutbelow (a)aircraftmeansaircraftasdefinedforthepurposeoftheChicagoConventionwhichareeither airframeswithaircraftenginesinstalledthereonorhelicopters; (b)aircraftenginesmeansaircraftengines(otherthanthoseusedinmilitary,customsorpolice services)poweredbyjetpropulsionorturbineorpistontechnologyand (i)inthecaseofjetpropulsionaircraftengines,haveatleast17501bofthrustoritsequivalent; and (ii)inthecaseofturbinepoweredorpistonpoweredaircraftengines,haveatleast550rated takeoffshafthorsepoweroritsequivalent, togetherwithallmodulesandotherinstalled,incorporatedorattachedaccessories,partsand equipmentandalldata,manualsandrecordsrelatingthereto; (c)aircraftobjectsmeansairframes,aircraftenginesandhelicopters; (d)aircraftregistermeansaregistermaintainedbyaStateoracommonmarkregisteringauthority forthepurposesoftheChicagoConvention; (e)airframesmeansairframes(otherthanthoseusedinmilitary,customorpoliceservicesthat,when appropriateaircraftenginesareinstalledthereon,aretypecertifiedbythecompetentaviationauthority totransport; (i)atleasteight(8)personsincludingcrew;or (ii)goodsinexcessof2750kilograms, (iii)togetherwithallinstalled,incorporatedorattachedaccessories,partsandequipment(other thanaircraftengines),andalldata,manualsandrecordsrelatingthereto; (f)authorizedpartymeansthepartyreferredtoinArticleXIII(3); (g)ChicagoConventionmeanstheConventiononInternationalCivilAviation,signedatChicagoon7 December1944,asamended,anditsAnnexes; (h)commonmarkregisteringauthoritymeanstheauthoritymaintainingaregisterinaccordancewith Article77oftheChicagoConventionasimplementedbytheResolutionadoptedon14December,1967 bytheCounciloftheInternationalCivilAviationOrganizationonnationalityandregistrationofaircraft operatedbyinternationaloperatingagencies;

(i)deregistrationoftheaircraftmeansdeletionorremovaloftheregistrationoftheaircraftfromits aircraftregisterinaccordancewiththeChicagoConvention; (j)guaranteecontractmeansacontractenteredintobyapersonasguarantor; (k)guarantormeansapersonwho,forthepurposeofassuringperformanceofanyobligationsin favourofacreditorsecuredbyasecurityagreementorunderanagreement,givesorissuesasuretyship ordemandguaranteeorastandbyletterofcreditoranyotherformofcreditinsurance; (l)helicoptersmeansheavierthanairmachines(otherthanthoseusedinmilitary,customs,orpolice services)supportedinflightchieflybythereactionsoftheairononeormorepowerdrivenrotorson substantiallyverticalaxisandwhicharetypecertifiedbythecompetentaviationauthoritytotransport (i)atleastthe(5)personsincludingcrew;or (ii)goodsinexcessof450kilograms, togetherwithallinstalled,incorporatedorattachedaccessories,partsandequipment(includingrotors), andalldatamanualsandrecordsrelatingthereto; (m)insolvencyrelatedeventmeans (i)thecommencementoftheinsolvencyproceedings;or (ii)thedeclaredintentiontosuspendoractualsuspensionofpaymentsbythedebtorwherethe creditorsrighttoinstituteinsolvencyproceedingsagainstdebtorortoexerciseremediesunder theConventionispreventedorsuspendedbylaworStateaction; (n)primaryinsolvencyjurisdictionmeanstheContractingStateinwhichthecentreofthedebtors maininterestissituated,whichforthispurposeshallbedeemedtobetheplaceofthedebtors statutoryseator,ifthereisnone,theplacewherethedebtorisincorporatedorformed,unlessproved otherwise: (o)registryauthoritymeansthenationalauthorityorthecommonmarkregisteringauthority, maintaininganaircraftregisterinaContractingStateandresponsiblefortheregistrationandde registrationofanaircraftinaccordancewiththeChicagoConvention;and (p)stateofregistrymeansinrespectofanaircraft,theStateonthenationalregisterofwhichan aircraftisenteredortheStateoflocationofthecommonmarkregisteringauthoritymaintainingthe aircraftregister. ARTICLEII

ApplicationofConventionasregardsAircraftObjects

1.TheConventionshallapplyinrelationtoaircraftobjectsasprovidedbythetermsofthisProtocol.

2.TheConventionandthisProtocolshallbeknownastheConventiononInternationalInterestsin MobileEquipmentasappliedinaircraftobjects. ARTICLEIII

ApplicationofConventiontosales

ThefollowingprovisionsoftheConventionapplyasifreferencestoanagreementcreatingorproviding foraninternationalinterestwerereferencestoacontractofsaleandasifreferencestoaninternational interest,thedebtorandthecreditorwerereferencestoasale,aprospectivesale,thesellerandthe buyerrespectively: Article3and4; Article16(1)(a); Article19(4); Article20(1)(asregardsregistrationofasaleoraprospectivesale); Article25(2)(asregardsaprospectivesale);and Article30. Inaddition,thegeneralprovisionsofArticlel,Article5,ChapterIVtoVII,Article29(otherthanArticle 29(3)whichisreplacedbyArticleXIV(1)and(2),ChapterX,ChapterXII(otherthanArticle43),Chapter XIIIandChapterXIV(otherthanArticle60)shallapplytocontractsofsaleandprospectivesales. ARTICLEIV

SphereofApplication

1.WithoutprejudicetoArticle3(i)oftheConvention,theConventionshallalsoapplyinrelationtoa helicopter,ortoanairframepertainingtoanaircraft,registeredinanaircraftregisterofaContracting StatewhichistheStateofregistry,andwheresuchregistrationismadepursuanttoanagreementfor registrationoftheaircraftitisdeemedtohavebeeneffectedatthetimeoftheagreement. 2.ForthepurposesofthedefinitionofinternaltransactioninArticleIoftheConvention (a)anairframeislocatedintheStateofregistryoftheaircraftofwhichitisapart; (b)anaircraftengineislocatedintheStateofregistryoftheaircraftonwhichitisinstalledor,ifitisnot installedonanaircraft,whereitisphysicallylocated;and (c)ahelicopterislocatedinitsStateofregistry, atthetimeoftheconclusionoftheagreementcreatingorprovidingfortheinterest.

3.Thepartiesmay,byagreementinwriting,excludetheapplicationofArticleXIand,intheirrelations witheachother,derogatefromorvarytheeffectofanyoftheprovisionsofthisProtocolexceptArticle IX(2)(4). ARTICLEV

Formalities,EffectsandRegistrationofContractsofSale

1.ForthepurposesofthisProtocol,acontractofsaleisonewhich isinwriting; relatestoanaircraftobjectofwhichthesellerhaspowertodispose;and enablestheaircraftobjecttobeidentifiedinconformitywiththisProtocol. 2.Acontractofsaletransferstheinterestofthesellerintheaircraftobjecttothebuyeraccordingtoits terms. 3.Registrationofcontractofsaleremainseffectiveindefinitely.Registrationofaprospectivesale remainseffectiveunlessdischargedoruntilexpiryoftheperiod,ifany,specifiedintheregistration. ARTICLEVI

RepresentativeCapacities

Apersonmayenterintoanagreementforasale,andregisteraninternationalinterestin,orasaleof, anaircraftobject,inanagency,trustorotherrepresentativecapacity.Insuchcase,thatpersonis entitledtoassertrightsandinterestsundertheConvention. ARTICLEVII

DescriptionofAircraftObjects

Adescriptionofanaircraftobjectthatcontainsitsmanufacturersserialnumber,thenameofthe manufactureranditsmodeldesignationisnecessaryandsufficienttoidentifytheobjectforthe purposesofArticle7(c)oftheConventionandArticleV(1)(c)ofthisProtocol. ARTICLEVIII ChoiceofLaw

1.ThisArticleappliesonlywhereaContractingStatehasmadeadeclarationpursuanttoArticleXXX(1). 2.Thepartiestoanagreement,oracontractofsale,orarelatedguaranteecontractorsubordination agreementmayagreeonthelawwhichistogoverntheircontractualrightsandobligation,whollyorin part.

3.Unlessotherwiseagreed,thereferenceintheprecedingparagraphtothelawchosenbythepartiesis tothedomesticrulesoflawofthedesignatedStateor,wherethatStatecomprisesseveralterritorial units,tothedomesticlawofthedesignatedterritorialunit. CHAPTERII

DefaultRemedies,PrioritiesandAssignments ARTICLEIX

ModificationofDefaultRemediesProvisions

1.InadditiontotheremediesspecifiedinChapterIIIoftheConvention,thecreditormay,totheextent thatthedebtorhasatanytimesoagreedfindinthecircumstancesspecifiedinthatChapter (a)procurethederegistrationoftheaircraft;and (b)procuretheexportandphysicaltransferoftheaircraftobjectfromtheterritoryinwhichitis situated. 2.Thecreditorshallnotexercisetheremediesspecifiedintheprecedingparagraphwithouttheprior consentinwritingoftheholderofanyregisteredinterestrankinginprioritytothatofthecreditor. 3.Article8(3)oftheConventionshallnotapplytoaircraftobjects.AnyremedygivenbytheConvention inrelationtoanaircraftobjectshallbeexercisedinacommerciallyreasonablemanner.Aremedyshall bedeemedtobeexercisedinacommerciallyreasonablemannerwhereitisexercisedinconformity withaprovisionoftheagreementexceptwheresuchaprovisionismanifestlyunreasonable. 4.Achargeegivingtenormoreworkingdayspriorwrittennoticeofaproposedsaleorleaseto interestedpersonsshallbedeemedtosatisfytherequirementofprovidingreasonablepriornotice specifiedinArticle8(4)oftheConvention.Theforegoingshallnotpreventachargeeandachargorora guarantorfromagreeingtoalongerperiodofpriornotice. 5.Theregistryinacontractingstateshall,subjecttoanyapplicablesafetylawsandregulations,honour arequestforderegistrationandexportif (a)therequestisproperlysubmittedbytheauthorizedpartyunderarecordedirrevocablede registrationandexportrequestauthorization;and (b)theauthorizedpartycertifiestotheregistryauthority,ifrequiredbythatauthority,thatall registeredinterestsrankinginprioritytothatofthecreditorinwhosefavourtheauthorizationhasbeen issuedhavebeendischargedorthattheholdersofsuchinterestshaveconsentedtothederegistration andexport. 6.Achargeeproposingtoprocurethederegistrationandexportofanaircraftunderparagraph1 otherwisethanpursuanttoacourtordershallgivereasonablepriornoticeinwritingoftheproposed deregistrationandexportto

(a)interestedpersonsspecifiedinArticle1(m)(i)and(ii)oftheConvention;and (b)interestedpersonsspecifiedinArticle1(m)(iii)oftheConventionwhohavegivennoticeoftheir rightstothechargeewithinareasonabletimepriortothederegistrationandexport. ARTICLEX

ModificationofProvisionsregardingReliefpendingFinalDetermination

1.ThisArticleappliesonlywhereaContractingStatehasmadeadeclarationunderArticleXXX(2)andto theextentstatedinsuchdeclaration. 2.ForthepurposesofArticle13(1)oftheConvention,speedyinthecontextofobtainingreliefmeans withinsuchnumberofworkingdaysfromthedateoffilingoftheapplicationforreliefasisspecifiedina declarationmadebytheContractingStateinwhichtheapplicationismade. 3.Article13(1)oftheConventionapplieswiththefollowingbeingaddedimmediatelyaftersub paragraph(d) (e)ifatanytimethedebtorandthecreditorspecificallyagree,saleandapplicationofproceeds therefrom, andArticle43(2)applieswiththeinsertionafterthewordsArticle13(i)(d)ofitwordand(e). 4.Ownershiporanyotherinterestofthedebtorpassingonasaleundertheprecedingparagraphisfree fromanyotherinterestoverwhichthecreditorsinternationalinteresthaspriorityundertheprovisions ofArticle29oftheConvention. 5.Thecreditorandthedebtororanyotherinterestedpersonmayagreeinwritingtoexcludethe applicationofArticle13(2)oftheConvention. 6.WithregardtotheremediesinArticleIX(1) (a)theyshallbemadeavailablebytheregistryauthorityandotheradministrativeauthorities,as applicable,inaContractingStatenotlaterthanfiveworkingdaysafterthecreditornotifiessuch authoritiesthatthereliefspecifiedinArticle(X)(I)isgrantedor,inthecaseofreliefgrantedbya foreigncourt,recognisedbyacourtofthatContractingState,andthatthecreditorisentitledtoprocure thoseremediesinaccordancewiththeConvention;and (b)theapplicableauthoritiesshallexpeditiouslycooperatewithandassistthecreditorintheexerciseof suchremediesinconformitywiththeapplicableaviationsafetylawsandregulations. 7.Paragraphs2and6shallnotaffectanyapplicableaviationsafetylawsandregulations. ARTICLEXI

RemediesonInsolvency

1.ThisArticleappliesonlywhereaContractingStatethatistheprimaryinsolvencyjurisdictionhasmade adeclarationpursuanttoArticleXXX(3). AlternativeA

2.Upontheoccurrenceofaninsolvencyrelatedevent,theinsolvencyadministratorofthedebtor,as applicable,shall,subjecttoparagraph7,givepossessionoftheaircraftobjecttothecreditornolater thantheearlierof theendofthewaitingperiod;and thedateonwhichthecreditorwouldbeentitledtopossessionoftheaircraftobjectifthis Articledidnotapply. 3.ForthepurposesofthisArticle,thewaitingperiodshallbetheperiodspecifiedinadeclarationof theContractingStatewhichistheprimaryinsolvencyJurisdiction. 4.ReferencesinthisArticletotheinsolvencyadministratorshallbetothatpersoninitsofficial,notin itspersonal,capacity. 5.Unlessanduntilthecreditorisgiventheopportunitytotakepossessionfinderparagraph2 (a)theinsolvencyadministratororthedebtor,asapplicable,shallpreservetheaircraftobjectand maintainitanditsvalueinaccordancewiththeagreement;and (b)thecreditorshallbeentitledtoapplyforanyotherformsofinterimreliefavailableunderthe applicablelaw. 6.Subparagraph(a)oftheprecedingparagraphshallnotprecludetheuseoftheaircraftobjectunder arrangementsdesignedtopreservetheaircraftobjectandmaintainitanditsvalue. 7.Theinsolvencyadministratororthedebtor,asapplicable,mayretainpossessionoftheaircraftobject where,bythetimespecifiedinparagraph2,ithascuredalldefaultsotherthanadefaultconstitutedby theopeningofinsolvencyproceedingsandhasagreedtoperformallfutureobligationsunderthe agreement.Asecondwaitingperiodshallnotapplyinrespectofadefaultintheperformanceofsuch futureobligations. 8.WithregardstotheremediesinArticleIX(1) (a)theyshallbemadeavailablebytheregistryauthorityandtheadministrativeauthoritiesina ContractingState,asapplicable,notlaterthanfiveworkingdaysafterthedateonwhichthecreditor notifiessuchauthoritiesthatitisentitledtoprocurethoseremediesinaccordancewiththeConvention; and (b)theapplicableauthoritiesshallexpeditiouslycooperatewithandassistthecreditorintheexerciseof suchremediesinconformitywithapplicableaviationsafetylawsandregulations.

9.NoexerciseofremediespermittedbytheConventionorthisProtocolmaybepreventedordelayed afterthedatespecifiedinparagraph2. 10.Noobligationsofthedebtorundertheagreementmaybemodifiedwithoutconsentofthecreditor. 11.Nothingintheprecedingparagraphshallbeconstruedtoaffecttheauthority,ifany,ofthe insolvencyadministratorundertheapplicable:lawtoterminatethecement. 12.Norightsorinterestsexceptfornonconsensualrightsorinterestsofacategorycoveredbya declarationpursuanttoArticle39(1),shallhavepriorityininsolvencyproceedingsoverregistered interests. 13.TheConventionasmodifiedbyArticleIXofthisProtocolshallapplytotheexerciseofanyremedies underthisArticle. AlternativeB

2.Upontheoccurrenceofaninsolvencyrelatedevent,theinsolvencyadministratororthedebtor,as applicable,upontherequestofthecreditor,shallgivenoticetothecreditorwithinthetimespecifiedin adeclarationofaContractingStatepursuanttoArticleXXX(3)whetheritwill (a)curealldefaultsotherthanadefaultconstitutedbytheopeningofinsolvency,proceedingsand agreetoperformallfutureobligations,undertheagreementrelatedtransactiondocuments;or (b)givethecreditortheopportunitytotakepossessionoftheaircraftinaccordancewiththeapplicable law. 3.Theapplicablelawreferredtoinsubparagraph(b)oftheprecedingparagraphmaypermitthecourt torequirethetakingofanyadditionalsteportheprovisionofanyadditionalguarantee. 4.Thecreditorshallprovideevidenceofitsclaimsandproofthatitsinternationalinteresthasbeen registered. 5.Iftheinsolvencyadministratororthedebtor,asapplicable,doesnotgivenoticeinconformitywith paragraph2,orwhentheinsolvencyadministratororthedebtorhasdeclaredthatitwillgivethe creditortheopportunitytotakepossessionoftheaircraftobjectbutfailstodoso,thecourtmaypermit thecreditortotakepossessionoftheaircraftobjectuponsuchtermsasthecourtmayorderandmay requirethetakingofanyadditionalsteportheprovisionofanyadditionalguarantee. 6.Theaircraftobjectshallnotbesoldpendingadecisionbyacourtregardingtheclaimandthe internationalinterest. ARTICLEXII

InsolvencyAssistance

1.ThisarticleappliesonlywhereaContractingStatehasmadeadeclarationpursuanttoArticleXXX(1).

2.ThecourtsofaContractingStateinwhichanaircraftobjectissituatedshallinaccordancewiththe lawoftheContractingState,cooperatetothemaximumextentpossiblewithforeigncourtsandforeign insolvencyadministratorsincarryingoutprovisionsofArticleXI. ARTICLEXIII

DeRegistrationandExportRequestAuthorization

1.ThisArticleappliesonlywhereaContractingStatehasmadeadeclarationpursuanttoArticleXXX(1). 2.Wherethedebtorhasissuedanirrevocablederegistrationandexportrequestauthorization substantiallyintheformannexedtothisProtocolandhassubmittedsuchauthorizationforrecordation totheregistryauthority,thatauthorizationshallbesorecorded. 3.Thepersoninwhosefavourtheauthorizationhasbeenissued(theauthorizedparty)oritscertified designeeshallbethesolepersonentitledtoexercisetheremediesspecifiedinArticleIX(1)andmaydo soonlyinaccordancewiththeauthorizationandapplicableaviationsafetylawsandregulations.Such authorizationmaynotberevokedbythedebtorwithouttheconsentinwritingoftheauthorizedparty. Theregistryauthorityshallremoveanauthorizationfromtheregistryattherequestoftheauthorized party. 4.TheregistryauthorityandotheradministrativeauthoritiesinContractingStatesshallexpeditiously cooperatewithandassisttheauthorizedpartyintheexerciseoftheremediesspecifiedinArticleIX. ARTICLEXIV

ModificationofPriorityProvisions

1.Abuyerofanaircraftobjectunderaregisteredsaleacquiresitsinterestinthatobjectfreefroman interestsubsequentlyregisteredandfromanunregisteredinterest,evenifthebuyerhasactual knowledgeoftheunregisteredinterest. 2.Abuyerofanaircraftobjectacquiresitsinterestinthatobjectsubjecttoaninterestregisteredatthe timeofitsacquisition. 3.Ownershipoforanotherrightorinterestinanaircraftengineshallnotbeaffectedbyitsinstallation onorremovalfromanaircraft. 4.Article29(7)oftheConventionappliestoanitem,otherthananobject,installedonanairframe, aircraftengineorhelicopter. ARTICLEXV

ModificationofAssignmentProvisions

Article33(1)oftheConventionappliesasifthefollowingwereaddedimmediatelyaftersubparagraph (b)

and (c)thedebtorhasconsentedinwriting,whetherornottheconsentisgiveninadvanceofthe assignmentoridentifiestheassignee.. ARTICLEXVI

DebtorProvisions

1.IntheabsenceofadefaultwithinthemeaningofArticle11oftheConvention,thedebtorshallbe entitledtothequietpossessionanduseoftheobjectinaccordancewiththeagreementasagainst (a)itscreditorandtheholderofanyinterestfromwhichthedebtortakesfreepursuanttoArticle29(4) oftheConventionor,inthecapacityofbuyer,ArticleXIV(1)ofthisProtocol,unlessandtotheextent thatthedebtorhasotherwiseagreed;and (b)theholderofanyinteresttowhichthedebtorsrightorinterestissubjectpursuanttoArticle29(4) oftheConvention,orinthecapacityofbuyer,ArticleXIV(2)ofthisProtocol,butonlytotheextent,if any,thatsuchholderhasagreed. 2.NothingintheConventionorthisProtocolaffectstheliabilityofacreditorforanybreachofthe agreementundertheapplicablelawinsofarasthatagreementrelatestoanaircraftobject. CHAPTERIII

RegistryProvisionsrelatingtoInternationalInterestsinAircraftObjects ARTICLEXVII

TheSupervisoryAuthorityandtheRegistrar

1.TheSupervisoryAuthorityshallbetheinternationalentitydesignatedbyaResolutionadoptedbythe DiplomaticConferencetoAdoptaMobileEquipmentConventionandanAircraftProtocol. 2.Wheretheinternationalentityreferredtointheprecedingparagraphisnotableandwillingtoactas SupervisoryAuthority,aConferenceofSignatoryandContractingStatesshallbeconvenedtodesignate anotherSupervisoryAuthority. 3.TheSupervisoryAuthorityanditsofficersandemployeesshallenjoysuchimmunityfromlegaland administrativeprocessasisprovidedundertherulesapplicabletothemasaninternationalentityor otherwise. 4.TheSupervisoryAuthoritymayestablishacommissionofexperts,fromamongpersonsnominatedby SignatoryandContractingStatesandhavingthenecessary,qualificationsandexperience,andentrustit withthetaskofassistingtheSupervisoryAuthorityinthedischargeofitsfunctions.

5.ThefirstRegistrarshalloperatetheInternationalRegistryforaperiodoffiveyearsfromthedateof entryintoforceofthisProtocol.Thereafter,theRegistrarshallbeappointedorreappointedatregular fiveyearlyintervalsbytheSupervisoryAuthority. ARTICLEXVIII

FirstRegulations

ThefirstregulationsshallbemadebytheSupervisoryAuthoritysoastotakeeffectupontheentryinto forceofthisProtocol. ARTICLEXIX

DesignatedEntryPoints

1.Subjecttoparagraph2,aContractingStatemayatanytimedesignateanentityorentitiesinits territoryastheentrypointorentrypointsthroughwhichthereshallormaybetransmittedtothe InternationalRegistryinformationrequiredforregistrationotherthanregistrationofanoticeofa nationalinterestorarightorinterestunderArticle40ineithercasearisingunderthelawsofanother State. 2.Adesignationmadeundertheprecedingparagraphmaypermit,butnotcompel,useofadesignated entrypointorentrypointsforinformationrequiredforregistrationsinrespectofaircraftengines. ARTICLEXX

AdditionalModificationstoRegistryProvisions

1.ForthepurposesofArticle19(6)oftheConvention,thesearchcriteriaforanaircraftobjectshallbe thenameofitsmanufacturer,itsmanufacturersserialnumberanditsmodeldesignation, supplementedasnecessarytoensureuniqueness.Suchsupplementaryinformationshallbespecifiedin theregulations. 2.ForthepurposesofArticle25(2)oftheConventionandinthecircumstancestheredescribed,the holderofaregisteredprospectiveinternationalinterestoraregisteredprospectiveassignmentofan internationalinterestorthepersoninwhosefavouraprospectivesalehasbeenregisteredshalltake suchstepsasarewithinitspowertoprocurethedischargeoftheregistrationnolaterthanfiveworking daysafterreceiptofthedemanddescribedinsuchparagraph. 3.ThefeesreferredtoinArticle17(2)(h)oftheConventionshallbedeterminedsoastorecoverthe reasonablecostsofestablishing,operatingandregulatingtheInternationalRegistryandthereasonable costsoftheSupervisoryAuthorityassociatedwiththeperformanceofthefunctions,exerciseofthe powers,anddischargeofthedutiescontemplatedbyArticle17(2)oftheConvention.

4.ThecentralisedfunctionsoftheInternationalRegistryshallbeoperatedandadministeredbythe Registraronatwentyfourhoursbasis.Thevariousentrypointsshallbeoperatedatleastduring workinghoursintheirrespectiveterritories. 5.TheamountoftheinsuranceorfinancialguaranteereferredtoinArticle28(4)oftheConvention shall,inrespectofeachevent,notbelessthanthemaximumvalueofanaircraftobjectasdetermined bytheSupervisoryAuthority. 6.NothingintheConventionshallprecludetheRegistrarfromprocuringinsuranceorafinancial guaranteecoveringeventsforwhichtheRegistrarisnotliableunderArticle28oftheConvention. CHAPTERIV Jurisdiction ARTICLEXXI

ModificationofJurisdictionProvisions

ForthepurposesofArticle43oftheConventionandsubjecttoArticle42oftheConvention,acourtofa ContractingStatealsohasjurisdictionwheretheobjectisahelicopteroranairframepertainingtoan aircraft,forwhichthatStateistheStateofregistry. ARTICLEXXII

WaverofSovereignImmunity

1.Subjecttoparagraph2,awaiverofsovereignimmunityfromjurisdictionofcourtsspecifiedinArticle 42orArticle43oftheConventionorrelatingtoenforcementofrightsandinterestsrelatingtoan aircraftobjectundertheConventionshallbebindingand,iftheconditionstosuchjurisdictionor enforcementhavebeensatisfiedshallbeeffectivetoconferjurisdictionandpermitenforcement,asthe casemaybe. 2.Awaiverundertheprecedingparagraphmustbeinwritingandcontainadescriptionoftheaircraft object. CHAPTERV

RelationshipwithotherConventions ARTICLEXXIII

RelationshipwiththeConventionontheInternationalRecognitionofRightsinAircraft

TheConventionshall,foraContractingStatethatisapartytotheConventionontheInternational RecognitionofRightsinAircraft,signedatGenevaon19June,1948supersedethatConventionasit relatestoaircraft,asdefinedinthisProtocol,andtoaircraftobjects.However,withrespecttorightsor

interestsnotcoveredoraffectedbythepresentConvention,theGenevaConventionshallnotbe superseded. ARTICLEXXIV

RelationshipwiththeConventionfortheUnificationofCertainRulesrelatingtothePrecautionary AttachmentofAircraft 1.TheConventionshall,foracontractingStatethatisaPartytotheConventionfortheUnificationof CertainRulesRelatingtothePrecautionaryAttachmentofAircraft,signedatRomeon29May,1933 supersedethatConventionasitrelatestoaircraft,asdefinedinthisProtocol. 2.AContractingStatePartytotheaboveConventionmaydeclare,atthetimeofratification, acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothisProtocol,thatitwillnotapplytothisArticle. ARTICLEXXV

RelationshipwiththeUNIDROITConventiononInternationalFinancialLeasing

TheConventionshallsupersedetheUNIDROITConventiononInternationalFinancialLeasing,signedat Ottawaon28May,1988asitrelatestoaircraftobjects. CHAPTERVI FinalProvisions ARTICLEXXVI

Signature,Ratification,Acceptance,ApprovalorAccession

1.ThisProtocolshallbeopenforsignatureinCapeTownon16November2001byStatesparticipating intheDiplomaticConferencetoAdoptaMobileEquipmentandanAircraftProtocolheldatCapeTown from29Octoberto16November,2001.After16November,2001,thisProtocolshallbeopentoall StatesforsignatureattheHeadquartersoftheInternationalInstitutefortheUnificationofthePrivate Law(UNIDROIT)inRomeuntilitentersintoforceinaccordancewithArticleXXVIII. 2.ThisProtocolshallbesubjecttoratification,acceptanceorapprovalbyStateswhichhavesignedit. 3.AnyStatewhichdoesnotsignthisProtocolmayaccedetoitatanytime. 4.Ratification,acceptance,approvaloraccessioniseffectedbythedepositofaformalinstrumentto thateffectwiththeDepository. 5.AStatemaynotbecomeaPartytothisProtocolunlessitisorbecomesalsoaPartytothe Convention. ARTICLEXXVII

RegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizations

1.ARegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationwhichisconstitutedbysovereignStatesandhas competenceovercertainmattersgovernedbythisProtocolmaysimilarlysign,accept,approve,or accedetothisProtocol.TheRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationshallinthatcasehavethe rightsandobligationsofContractingState,totheextentthatOrganizationhascompetenceover mattersgovernedbythisProtocol.WherethenumberofContractingStatesisrelevantintheProtocol, theRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationshallnotcountasContractingStateinadditiontoits MemberStateswhichareContractingStates. 2.TheRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationshall,atthetimeofsignature,acceptance,approval oraccession,makeadeclarationtotheDepositoryspecifyingthemattersgovernedbythisProtocolin respectofwhichcompetencehasbeentransferredtothatOrganizationbyitsMemberStates.The RegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationshallpromptlynotifytheDepositoryofanychangestothe distributionofcompetence,includingnewtransfersofcompetence,specifiedinthedeclarationunder thisparagraph. 3.AnyreferencetoaContractingStateorContractingStatesorStatePartyorStatesPartiesin thisProtocolappliesequallytoRegionalEconomicIntegrationOrganizationwherethecontextso requires. ARTICLEXXVIII EntryintoForce

1.ThisProtocolentersintoforceonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingtheexpirationofthreemonths afterthedateofthedepositoftheeightinstrumentsofratification,acceptance,approvaloraccession, betweentheStateswhichhavedepositedsuchinstruments. 2.ForotherStatesthisProtocolentersintoforceonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingtheexpiration ofthreemonthsafterthedateofthedepositofitsinstrumentofratification,acceptance,approvalor accession. ARTICLEXXIX

TerritorialUnits

1.IfaContractingStatehasunitsinwhichdifferentsystemsoflawareapplicableinrelationtothe mattersdealtwithinthisProtocol,itmay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvaloraccession, declarethatthisProtocolistoextendtoallitsterritorialunitsoronlytooneormoreofthemandmay modifyitsdeclarationbysubmittinganotherdeclarationatanytime. 2.AnysuchdeclarationshallstateexpresslytheterritorialunitstowhichthisProtocolapplies. 3.IfaContractingStatehasnotmadeanydeclarationunderparagraph1,thisProtocolshallapplytoall territorialunitsofthatState.

4.WhereaContractingStateextendsthisProtocoltooneormoreofitsterritorialunits,declarations permittedunderthisProtocolmaybemadeinrespectofeachsuchterritorialunit,andthedeclarations madeinrespectofoneterritorialunitmaybedifferentfromthosemadeinrespectofanotherterritorial unit. 5.Ifbyvirtueofadeclarationunderparagraphl,thisprotocolextendstooneormoreterritorialunitsof aContractingState (a)thedebtorisconsideredtobesituatedinaContractingStateonlyifitisincorporatedorformed underalawinforceinaterritorialunittowhichtheConventionandthisProtocolapplyorifithasits registeredofficeorstatutoryseat,centreofadministration,placeofbusinessorhabitualresidenceina territorialunittowhichtheConventionandthisProtocolapply; (b)anyreferencetothelocationoftheobjectinaContractingStatereferstothelocationoftheobject inaterritorialunittowhichtheConventionandthisProtocolapply;and (c)anyreferencetotheadministrativeauthoritiesinthatContractingStateshallbeconstruedas referringtotheadministrativeauthoritieshavingjurisdictioninaterritorialunittowhichtheConvention andthisProtocolapplyandanyreferencetothenationalregisterortotheregistryauthorityinthat ContractingStateshallbeconstruedasreferringtotheaircraftregisterinforceortotheregistry authorityhavingjurisdictionintheterritorialunitorunitstowhichtheConventionandthisProtocol apply. ARTICLEXXX

DeclarationrelatingtoCertainProvisions

1.AContractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothis Protocol,declarethatitwillapplyanyoneormoreofArticlesVIII,XIIandXIIIofthisProtocol. 2.AContractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothis Protocol,declarethatitwillapplyArticleXofthisProtocol,whollyorinpart.Ifitsodeclareswith respecttoArticleX(2),itshallspecifythetimeperiodrequiredthereby. 3.AContractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothis Protocol,declarethatitwillapplytheentiretyofAlternativeA,ortheentiretyofAlternativeBofArticle XIand,ifso,shallspecifythetypesofinsolvencyproceedings,ifany,towhichitwillapplyAlternativeA andthetypesofinsolvencyproceedings,ifany,towhichitwillapplyAlternativeB.AContractingState makingadeclarationpursuanttothisparagraphshallspecifythetimeperiodrequiredbyArticleXI. 4.ThecourtsofContractingStatesshallapplyArticleXIinconformitywiththedeclarationmadebythe ContractingStatewhichistheprimaryinsolvencyjurisdiction. 5.AContractingStatemay,atthetimeofratification,acceptance,approvalof,oraccessiontothis Protocol,declarethatitwillnotapplytheprovisionsofArticleXXIwhollyorinpart.Thedeclarationshall

specifyunderwhichconditionstherelevantArticlewillbeapplied,incaseitwillbeappliedpartly,or otherwisewhichotherformseinterimreliefwillbeapplied. ARTICLEXXXI

DeclarationsundertheConvention

DeclarationsmadeundertheConvention,includingthosemadeunderArticle39,40,50,53,54,55,57,58, and60oftheConvention,shallbedeemedtohavealsobeenmadeunderthisProtocolunlessstated otherwise. ARTICLEXXXII

ReservationsandDeclarations

1.NoreservationsmaybemadetothisProtocolbutdeclarationsauthorizedbyArticlesXXIV,XXIX,XXX, XXXI,XXXIII,andXXXIVmaybemadeinaccordancewiththeseprovisions. 2.Anydeclarationorsubsequentdeclarationoranywithdrawalofadeclarationmadeunderthis ProtocolshallbenotifiedinwritingtotheDepository. ARTICLEXXXIII

SubsequentDeclarations

1.AStatePartymaymakeasubsequentdeclaration,otherthanadeclarationmadeinaccordancewith ArticleXXXIunderArticle60oftheConvention,atanytimeafterthedateonwhichthisProtocolhas enteredintoforceforit,bynotifyingtheDepositorytothateffect. 2.Anysuchsubsequentdeclarationshalltakeeffectonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingthe expirationofsixmonthsafterthedateofreceiptofthenotificationbytheDepository.Wherealonger periodforthatdeclarationtotakeeffectisspecifiedonthenotification,itshalltakeeffectuponthe expirationofsuchlongerperiodafterreceiptofthenotificationbytheDepository. 3.Notwithstandingthepreviousparagraphs,theProtocolshallcontinuetoapply,asifnosuch subsequentdeclarationshavebeenmadeinrespectofallrightsandinterestsarisingpriortothe effectivedateofanysuchsubsequentdeclaration. ARTICLEXXXIV

WithdrawalofDeclarations

1.AnyStatePartyhavingmadeadeclarationunderthisProtocol,otherthanadeclarationmadein accordancewithArticleXXXIunderArticle60oftheConvention,maywithdrawitatanytimeby notifyingtheDepository.Suchwithdrawalistotakeeffectonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingthe expirationofsixmonthsafterthedateofreceiptofthenotificationbytheDepository.

2.Notwithstandingthepreviousparagraph,thisProtocolshallcontinuetoapply,asifnosuch withdrawalofdeclarationhadbeenmade,inrespectofallrightsandinterestarisingpriortothe effectivedateofanysuchwithdrawal. ARTICLEXXXV

Denunciations

1.AnyStatePartymaydenouncethisProtocolbynotificationinwritingtotheDepository. 2.Anysuchdenunciationshalltakeeffectonthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingtheexpirationof twelvemonthsafterthedateofreceiptofthenotificationbytheDepository. 3.Notwithstandingthepreviousparagraphs,thisProtocolshallcontinuetoapply,asifnosuch denunciationhadbeenmade,inrespectofallrightsandinterestsarisingpriortotheeffectivedateof anysuchdenunciation. ARTICLEXXXVI

ReviewConferences,AmendmentsandRelatedMatters

1.TheDepository,inconsultationwiththeSupervisoryAuthority,shallpreparereportsyearly,oratsuch timeasthecircumstancesmayrequire,fortheStatesPartiesastothemannerinwhichthe internationalregimeestablishedintheConventionasamendedbythisProtocolhasoperatedin practice.Inpreparingsuchreports,theDepositoryshalltakeintoaccountthereportsoftheSupervisory Authorityconcerningthefunctioningoftheinternationalregistrationsystem. 2.AttherequestofnotlessthantwentyfivepercentoftheStatesParties,ReviewConferencesofthe StatesPartiesshallbeconvenedfromtimetotimebytheDepository,inconsultationwiththe SupervisoryAuthority,toconsider (a)thepracticaloperationoftheConventionasamendedbythisProtocolanditseffectivenessin facilitatingtheassetbasedfinancingandleasingoftheobjectscoveredbyitsterms; (b)thejudicialinterpretationgivento,andtheapplicationmadeofthetermsofthisProtocolandthe regulations; (c)thefunctioningoftheinternationalregistrationsystem,theperformanceoftheRegistrarandits oversightbytheSupervisoryAuthority,takingintoaccountthereportsoftheSupervisoryAuthority;and (d)whetheranymodificationstothisProtocolorthearrangementsrelatingtotheInternationalRegistry aredesirable. 3.AnyamendmenttothisProtocolshallbeapprovedbyatleastatwothirdmajorityofStatesParties participatingintheConferencereferredtointheprecedingparagraphandshallthenenterintoforcein respectofStateswhichhaveratified,acceptedorapprovedsuchamendmentwhenithasbeenratified,

acceptedorapprovedbyeightStatesinaccordancewiththeProvisionsofArticleXXVIIIrelatingtoits entryintoforce. ARTICLEXXXVII

DepositoryanditsFunctions

1.Instrumentsofratification,acceptance,approvaloraccessionshallbedepositedwiththe InternationalInstitutefortheUnificationofPrivateLaw(UNIDROIT),whichisherebydesignatedthe Depository. 2.TheDepositoryshall (a)informallContractingStatesof (i)eachnewsignatureordepositofaninstrumentofratification,acceptance,approvalor accession,togetherwiththedatethereof; (ii)thedateofentryintoforceofthisProtocol; (iii)eachdeclarationmadeinaccordancewiththisProtocol,togetherwiththedatethereof; (iv)thewithdrawaloramendmentofanydeclaration,togetherwiththedatethereof;and (v)thenotificationofanydenunciationofthisProtocoltogetherwiththedatethereofandthe dateonwhichittakeseffect; (b)transmitcertifiedtruecopiesofthisProtocoltoallContractingStates; (c)providetheSupervisoryAuthorityandtheRegistrarwithacopyofeachinstrumentofratification, acceptance,approvaloraccession,togetherwithdateofdepositthereof,ofeachdeclarationor withdrawaloramendmentofadeclarationandofeachnotificationofdenunciation,togetherwiththe dateofnotificationthereof,sothattheinformationcontainedthereiniseasilyandfullyavailable;and (d)performsuchotherfunctionscustomaryfordepositories. INWITNESSWHEREOFtheundersignedPlenipotentiaries,havingbeendulyauthorized,havesignedthis Protocol. DONEatCapeTown,thissixteenthdayofNovember,twothousandandone,inasingleoriginalinthe English,Arabic,Chinese,French,RussianandSpanishlanguages,alltextsbeingequallyauthentic,such authenticitytotakeeffectuponverificationbythejointSecretariatoftheConferenceunderthe authorityofthePresidentoftheConferencewithinninetydayshereofastotheconformityofthetexts withoneanother. ANNEX

FORMOFIRREVOCABLEDEREGISTRATIONAND

 To: Re:

EXPORTREQUESTAUTHORISATION AnnexReferredtoinArticleXIII (InsertDate)

(InsertNameofRegistryAuthority) IrrevocableDeRegistrationandExportRequestAuthorization

Theundersignedistheregistered[operator](owner)*ofthe[inserttheairframe/helicopter manufacturersnameandmodelnumber]bearingmanufacturers *Selectthetermthatreflecttherelevantnationalityregistrationcriterion. serialnumber[insertmanufacturersserialnumber]andregistration[number][mark][insert registrationnumber/mark](togetherwithallinstalled,incorporatedorattachedaccessories,partsand equipment,theaircraft). Thisinstrumentisanirrevocablederegistrationandexportrequestauthorizationissuedbythe undersignedinfavourof[insertnameofcreditor](theauthorizedparty)undertheauthorityofArticle XIIIoftheProtocoltotheConventiononInternationalInterestsinMobileEquipmentonMattersspecific toAircraftEquipment.InaccordancewiththatArticle,theundersignedherebyrequests (i) recognitionthattheauthorizedpartyorthepersonitcertifiesasitsdesigneeisthesoleperson entitledto (a)procurethederegistrationoftheaircraftfromthe[insertnameofaircraftregister] maintainedbythe[insertnameofregistryauthority]forthepurposesofChapterIIIofthe ConventiononInternationalCivilAviation,signedatChicago,on7December,1944;and (b)procuretheexportandphysicaltransferoftheaircraftfrom(insertnameofcountry);and (ii) confirmationthattheauthorizedpartyorthepersonitcertifiesasdesigneemaytaketheaction specifiedinclause(i)aboveonwrittendemandwithouttheconsentoftheundersignedandthat,upon suchdemand,theauthoritiesin[insertnameofcountry]shallcooperatewiththeauthorizedpartywith aviewtothespeedycompletionofsuchaction. Therightsinfavouroftheauthorizedpartyestablishedbythisinstrumentmaynotberevokedbythe undersignedwithoutthewrittenconsentoftheauthorizedparty. Pleaseacknowledgeyouragreementtothisrequestanditstermsbyappropriatenotationinthespace providedbelowandlodgingthisinstrumentin(insertnameofregistryauthority). [insertnameofoperator/owner] _____________________________________

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agreedtoandlodgedthis [insertdate]

by:[insertnameofsignatory] its:[inserttitleofsignatory]

________________________________________ [insertrelevantnotationaldetails] ________________________ SIXTHSCHEDULE [Section3(4).]

SupplementaryProvisionsrelatingtotheBoard,etc

1.SubjecttothisActandsection27oftheInterpretationAct,Cap192LFN1990,theBoardmaymake standingordersregulatingitsproceedingsorthoseofanyofitscommittees. 2.AteverymeetingoftheBoard,theChairmanshallpresideandinhisabsencethememberspresentat themeetingshallappointoneoftheirmemberstopresideatthemeeting. 3.ThequorumatameetingoftheBoardshallconsistoftheChairmanor,inanappropriatecase,the personpresidingatthemeetingpursuanttoparagraph2ofthisSchedule,andthreeothermembersof theBoard,twoofwhomshallbeexofficiomembers. 4.TheBoardshall,forthepurposesofthisAct,meetnotlessthanthreetimesineachyearand,subject thereto,theBoardshallmeetwheneveritissummonedbytheChairman,andifrequiredtodoso,by noticegiventohimbynotlessthanfourothermembers,heshallsummonameetingoftheCouncilto beheldwithin14daysfromthedateonwhichthenoticeisgiven. 5.WheretheBoarddesirestoobtaintheadviceofanypersononaparticularmatter,theBoardmayco opthimtotheBoardforsuchperiodasitdeemsfit,butapersonwhoisamemberbyvirtueofthissub paragraphshallnotbeentitledtovoteatanymeetingoftheBoardandshallnotcounttowardsa quorum. Committees

6.(1)Subjecttoitsstandingorders,theBoardmayappointsuchnumberofstandingandadhoc Committeeasitthinksfittoconsiderandreportanymatterwithwhichtheauthorityisconcerned. (2)Acommitteeappointedunderthisparagraphshall (a)consistofsuchnumberofpersons(notnecessarilymembersoftheBoard)asmaybedeterminedby theBoard,andaperson,otherthanamemberoftheBoard,shallholdofficeonthecommitteein accordancewiththetermsofhisappointment;and (b)bepresidedoverbyamemberoftheBoard.

(3)ThequorumofanycommitteesetupbytheBoardshallbeasmaybedeterminedbytheBoard. (4)AdecisionofacommitteeoftheBoardshallbeofnoeffectuntilitisconfirmedbytheBoard. Miscellaneous

7.TheFixingofthesealoftheAuthorityshallbeauthenticatedbythesignatureoftheChairman,the DirectorGeneraloranyotherpersongenerallyorspecificallyauthorizedbytheBoardtoactforthat purpose. 8.Anycontractorinstrumentwhich,ifmadebyapersonnotbeingabodycorporate,wouldnotbe requiredtobeundersealmaybemadeorexecutedonbehalfoftheAuthoritybytheDirectorGeneral orbyanyotherpersongenerallyorspeciallyauthorizedbytheBoardtoactforthatpurpose. 9.Anydocumentpurportingtobeacontract,instrument,orotherdocumentdulysignedorsealedon behalfoftheAuthorityshallbereceivedinevidenceanshall,unlessthecontraryisproved,be presumedwithoutfurtherprooftohavebeenssignedorsealed. 10.ThevalidityofanyproceedingsoftheBoardorofanyofitscommitteeshallnotbeaffectedby; (a)anyvacancyinthemembershipoftheBoard,orCommittee;or (b)anydefectintheappointmentofamemberoftheBoardorCommittee;or (c)reasonthatanypersonnotentitledtodosotookpartintheproceedingsotheBoardorCommittee. 11.AmemberoftheBoardoraCommitteewhohasapersonalinterestinantcontractorarrangement enteredintoorproposedtobeconsideredbytheBoardasuchCommitteeshallforthwithdisclosehis interesttotheBoardandshallnotvoteoranyquestionrelatingtothecontractorarrangement. 12.NomemberoftheBoardshallbepersonallyliableforanyactoromissiondoneormadeingood faithwhileengagedinthebusinessoftheAuthority. ______________________

CHAPTERC13
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

CIVILAVIATIONACT

SUBSIDIARYLEGISLATION
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ListofSubsidiaryLegislation

CivilAviation(AirTransport)(Licensing)Regulations. CivilAviation(Fees)Regulations. CivilAviation(AircraftPerformance)Regulations. CivilAviation(Births,Deaths,andMissingPersons)Regulations. CivilAviationRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControl. CivilAviation(InvestigationofAccidents)Regulations. CivilAviation(AirNavigation)Regulations. __________________

CIVILAVIATION(AIRTRANSPORT)(LICENSING)REGULATIONS

ARRANGEMENTOFREGULATIONS
PARTI General

REGULATION 1. Shorttitle. 2. Interpretation. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. PARTII

Licencesforscheduledjourneys ApplicationofPartII. Restrictionofoperationofaircraftwithoutlicence. PoweroftheMinistertograntalicence. ApplicationofFirstSchedule. Periodoflicence. PoweroftheMinistertograntaprovisionallicence. PublicationofthedecisionsoftheMinister. Revocationorsuspensionoflicence. Surrenderoflicence. PARTIII Permitsforflightsotherthanscheduledjourneys ApplicationofPartIII.

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13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

Restrictionoftheoperationofaircraftwithoutapermit. PoweroftheMinistertograntapermit. ApplicationoftheThirdSchedule. Revocationorsuspensionofpermits. PARTIV

Generalprovisions Conditionsoflicencesorpermits. Licenceorpermitnottobetransferred. Publicationofapplications. Objections. Matterstobeconsideredbeforethegrantingoflicenceorpermit. Attachmentofconditions. Holderoflicencetomakereturns. Norighttocontinuanceofbenefitsoflicenceorpermit. Feespayableforalicenceorpermit. Referencetoincludeprovisionallicence. Offencesbyofficersofthebodycorporate. SCHEDULES ` FIRSTSCHEDULE Applicationsforlicences SECONDSCHEDULE Publicationofdecisions THIRDSCHEDULE Applicationsforpermits

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CIVILAVIATION(AIRTRANSPORT)(LICENSING)REGULATIONS
undersection24 [Commencement.] PARTI General [1stDecember,1965]

1.Shorttitle TheseRegulationsmaybecitedastheCivilAviation(AirTransport)(Licensing)Regulations.

2.Interpretation (1)IntheseRegulations,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires "airservice"meansanyserviceperformedbyanyaircraftforhireorreward: Providedthatamemberofaclubcarriedinanaircraftbelongingtotheclubforthepurposeof instructioninflyingshallnot,iftheinstructorisalsoamemberoftheclub,bedeemedtobecarriedfor hireorreward,notwithstandingthatpaymentismadeforsuchinstructionorcarriage; "licence"meansalicencegrantedunderregulation5oftheseRegulations; "Minister"meanstheMinisterchargedwithresponsibilityformattersrelatingtocivilaviation; "permit"meansapermitgrantedunderregulation14(1)oftheseRegulations; "provisionallicence"meansalicencegrantedunderregulation8oftheseRegulations; "provisionalpermit"meansapermitgrantedunderregulation14(2)oftheseRegulations; "FederalGazette"meanstheOfficialGazetteoftheFederalRepublicofNigeria; "scheduledjourney"meansoneofaseriesofjourneyswhichareundertakenbetweenthesametwo placesandwhichtogetheramounttoasystematicserviceoperatedinsuchamannerthatthebenefits thereofareavailabletomembersofthepublicfromtimetotimeseekingtotakeadvantageofit. (2)TheInterpretationActshallapplyforthepurposeoftheinterpretationoftheseRegulationsasit appliesforthepurposeoftheinterpretationofanActoftheNationalAssembly. [Cap.123.] PARTII

Licencesforscheduledjourneys

3.ApplicationofPartII ThisPartshallnotapplytothecarriageofpassengers,mailorcargobyairforhireorrewardupon journeysotherthanscheduledjourneys. 4.Restrictionofoperationofaircraftwithoutalicence (1)SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,itshallnotbelawfulforanypersontouseanyaircraft inNigeriaforthecarriageofpassengers,mailorcargoforhireorrewarduponanyscheduledjourney betweentwoplacesofwhichatleastoneisinNigeria,exceptunderandinaccordancewiththe provisionsofalicenceoraprovisionallicence.

(2)Anypersonwhousesanyaircraftincontraventionoftheprovisionsofthisregulationshallbeliable inthecaseofafirstoffencetoafinenotexceedingonethousandnairaortoimprisonmentforaterm notexceedingthreemonthsortobothsuchfineandimprisonment,andinthecaseofasecondor subsequentoffencetoafinenotexceedingtenthousandnairaortoimprisonmentforatermnot exceedingtwoyearsortobothsuchfineandsuchimprisonment. (3)NothinginthisregulationshallrestricttherightofadesignatedNigerianAirlineoranyairtransport undertakinghavingitsprincipalplaceofbusinessinanycountryoutsideNigeria,toprovidetransportfor passengers,mailorcargo (a) inaccordancewiththetermsofanyagreementforthetimebeinginforcebetweenthe GovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofNigeriaandthegovernmentofthatcountry;or (b) inaccordancewiththetermsofanypermissiongrantedbytheMinisterpendingthecompletion ofnegotiationsforsuchanagreementasaforesaid. 5.PoweroftheMinistertograntalicence (1)TheMinistermaygranttoanypersonapplyingthereforealicencetouseinNigeria,forthecarriage ofpassengers,mailorcargoforhireorreward,suchaircraft,onsuchscheduledjourneys,subjectto suchconditionsasmaybespecifiedrespectivelyinthelicence. (2)Itshallbeaconditionofeverylicencethat (a)theholderofthelicenceandanypersonhavingafinancialinterestinthebusinessoftheholderof thelicenceshallrefrainfromstipulatingthatanyotherpersonshall (i)refusebookingfacilitiestoanyotherholderofalicence;or (ii)shallaffordsuchfacilitiestosuchotherholderonlyontermslessfavourabletothatholder thanthetermswhichareenjoyedbythefirstmentionedholder; (b)theholderofthelicenceshallperformallsuchreasonableservicesastheMinistermayfromtimeto timerequireinregardtotheconveyanceofmails(andofanypersonwhomaybeinchargethereof) uponjourneysmadeunderthelicence;thattheremunerationforanysuchservicesshallbesuchasmay befromtimetotimedeterminedbyagreementbetweentheMinisterandtheholderofthelicence;and thatanydispute,differenceorquestionwhichmayariseastotheremunerationtobepaidtothe licenceholderinrespectofsuchservicesorastotherights,dutiesorliabilitiesofthelicenceholderor theMinisterinrelationtoanyofthemattersreferredtointhissubparagraph(b)shallindefaultof agreementbereferredtoarbitrationinpursuanceoftheprovisionsoftheArbitrationandConciliation Act,orofanyenactmentmodifyingorreplacingthesame. [Cap.A18.]

(3)AnylicencemayiftheMinisterthinksfitbelimitedtothecarriageofpassengersortothecarriageof cargo.

6.ApplicationofFirstSchedule TheprovisionssetoutintheFirstScheduletotheseRegulationsshallhaveeffectinrelationto applicationsforlicences. 7.Periodoflicence TheMinistermaygrantlicencestoremaininforceforsuchperiodashemayineachcasedetermine, commencingonthedateonwhichthelicenceisexpressedtotakeeffect: Providedthatif,onthedateoftheexpirationofalicence(hereinreferredtoastheexpiringlicence),an applicationtotheMinisterbytheholderoftheexpiringlicenceispendingforthegrantofanewlicence insubstitutionfororincontinuanceoftheexpiringlicence,theexpiringlicenceshallcontinueinforce untilsuchapplicationisgrantedorrefused. 8.PoweroftheMinistertograntaprovisionallicence (1)TheMinistermayifhethinksfit,pendingthedeterminationofanapplicationforalicence,ora negotiationforabilateralagreement,granttotheapplicantaprovisionallicencetouseinNigeriafor thecarriageofpassengers,mailorcargoforhireorrewardsuchaircraft,onsuchscheduledjourneys (beingjourneysofakindtowhichtheapplicationrelates),subjecttosuchconditionsasmaybe specifiedrespectivelyinsuchprovisionallicence. (2)Anyprovisionallicencesograntedshallremaininforceuntiltheapplicationisdeterminedbuton suchdeterminationshallcometoanend. (3)Anyprovisionallicencemay,iftheMinisterthinksfit,belimitedtothecarriageofpassengersorto carriageofcargo. 9.PublicationofdecisionoftheMinister TheMinistershallcausetobepublishedinthemannerprescribedintheSecondScheduletothese Regulationssuchparticularsofhisdecisionsonapplicationsforlicencesandofhisdecisionstorevokeor suspendalicenceasareprescribedinthesaidSecondSchedule. 10.Revocationorsuspensionoflicence (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,theMinistermayrevokeorsuspendalicenceif (a) theholderofthelicencehas,sincethelicencewasgranted,beenconvictedofanoffence againstregulation4or13oftheseRegulations;or wheretheholderofthelicenceisabodycorporate,anyofficerofthatbodycorporate,has, sincethelicencewasgranted,beenconvicted,inhiscapacityassuchofficer,ofanoffence againstregulation4or13oftheseRegulations;or anyconditionsubjecttowhichthelicencewasgrantedhasnotbeencompliedwith.

(b)

(c)

(2)IftheMinisterproposestorevokeorsuspendanylicenceonthegroundspecifiedinparagraph(1)(c) ofthisregulation,theMinistershall (a)firstgivewrittennoticetotheholderofthelicencespecifyingtheconditionswhichitisallegedhave notbeencompliedwith,andtheoccasionsonwhichandtherespectsinwhichitisallegedthatthe samewerenotcompliedwith; (b)notproceedtorevokeorsuspendthelicenceuntilaftertheexpirationof28daysfromthedateof suchnotice; (c)notinanyeventrevokeorsuspendthelicenceunlessheissatisfied,afterholdinganenquiryifthe holderofthelicencewithinsevendaysafterthedateoftheaforesaidnoticebywrittennoticerequires theMinistertoholdsuchenquiry,that,byreasonofthenumberofoccasionsonwhichsuchconditions oranyofthem,havenotbeencompliedwithorthecircumstancesthatanynoncompliancewithany suchconditionwaswilful,thelicenceoughttoberevokedorsuspended. (3)Theexpression"officer"inthisregulationmeansadirector,generalmanager,secretaryorother similarofficer,andincludesanypersonwhopurportstoactinanysuchcapacity. 11.Surrenderoflicence AlicencemayatanytimebesurrenderedbytheholdertotheMinisterforcancellation;andif,during thecurrencyofalicence,theholderappliestotheMinisterforanewlicenceinsubstitutionforthe currentlicence,heshall,ifanewlicenceisgranted,surrenderthecurrentlicenceforcancellationonthe datefromwhichthenewlicenceisexpressedtotakeeffect. PARTIII

Permitsforflightsotherthanscheduledjourneys

12.ApplicationofPartIII ThisPartshallnotapplytothecarriageofpassengers,mailorcargobyairforhireorrewardon scheduledjourneys. 13.Restrictionoftheoperationofaircraftwithoutpermit (1)SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,itshallnotbelawfulforanypersontouseinNigeria anyaircraftfortheprovisionofanyairserviceexceptunder,andinaccordancewiththeconditionsof,a permitoraprovisionalpermit. (2)Anypersonwhousesanyaircraftincontraventionoftheprovisionsofthisregulationshallbeliable onconviction,inthecaseofafirstoffence,toafinenotexceedingfivehundrednairaorto imprisonmentforatermnotexceedingthreemonthsortobothsuchfineandimprisonment,and,inthe caseofasecondorsubsequentoffence,toafinenotexceedingfourthousandnairaortoimprisonment foratermnotexceedingtwoyearsortobothsuchfineandsuchimprisonment.

(3)NothinginthisregulationshallaffecttherightofanypersontouseinNigeriaanaircraftregisteredin aState(otherthanNigeria)whichisforthetimebeingapartytotheConventiononCivilAviationsigned atChicagoon7December,1944,forthesolepurposeofthecarriageofpassengers,noneofwhomare takenonordischargedfromtheaircraftinNigeriaorthecarriageofcargoormail,noneofwhichis takenonordischargedfromtheaircraftinNigeria. 14.PoweroftheMinistertograntapermit (1)TheMinistermaygranttoanypersonapplyingtherefore,apermittouseinNigeriasuchaircraftfor theprovisionofsuchairservices(otherthanservicessuchasarereferredtoinparagraph(1)of regulation4oftheseRegulations),forsuchperiodandonsuchconditionsasmaybespecified respectivelyinthepermit. (2)TheMinistermayifhethinksfit,pendingthedeterminationofanapplicationforapermit,grantto theapplicantaprovisionalpermittouseinNigeriasuchaircraft,fortheprovisionofsuchairservices (beingservicesofakindtowhichtheapplicationrelatesandinrespectofwhichapermitcanbegranted underparagraph(1)ofthisregulation),subjecttosuchconditionsasmaybespecifiedrespectivelyinthe provisionalpermit;andanyprovisionalpermitsograntedshallremaininforceuntiltheapplicationis determinedbut,onsuchdetermination,shallcometoanend. 15.ApplicationoftheThirdSchedule TheprovisionssetoutintheThirdScheduletotheseRegulationsshallhaveeffectinrelationtoan applicationforpermits. 16.Revocationorsuspensionofpermits (1)TheMinistermayrevokeorsuspendanypermitif (a)theholderofthepermithas,sincethepermitwasgranted,beenconvictedofanoffenceagainst regulation4or13oftheseRegulations;or (b)wheretheholderofthepermitisabodycorporate,anyofficerofthatbodycorporatehas,sincethe permitwasgranted,beenconvicted,inhiscapacityassuchofficer,ofanoffenceagainstregulation4or 13oftheseRegulations;or (c)theholderofthepermithasfailedtocomplywithanyconditionsubjecttowhichthepermitwas granted. (2)Theexpression"officer"inthisregulationmeansadirector,generalmanager,secretaryorother similarofficerandincludesanypersonwhopurportstoactinanysuchcapacity. PARTIV

Generalprovisions

17.Conditionoflicencesorpermits

Itshallbeaconditionofeverylicenceorpermitthattherequirementsofanylaworinstrumenthaving theforceoflaw,forthetimebeinginforceinNigeria,relatingtoairnavigationorairtransportshallbe compliedwithatalltimesduringthecurrencyofthelicenceorpermitinconnectionwithalljourneys madeunderthelicenceorpermit. 18.Licenceorpermitnottobetransferred Alicenceorpermitshallnotbecapableofbeingtransferredorassigned: Providedthatintheeventofthedeath,incapacity,bankruptcy,sequestrationorliquidationofthe holderofalicenceorpermit,oroftheappointmentofareceiverormanagerortrusteeinrelationto thebusinessoftheholderofalicenceorpermit,thepersonforthetimebeingcarryingonthatbusiness shall,ifwithinfourteendaysofhiscommencingsotodohemakesapplicationtotheMinisterforanew licenceorpermitinrespectoftheservicesauthorisedbytheexistinglicenceorpermit,beentitledto providetheairservicesauthorisedbytheexistinglicenceorpermitsubjecttotheconditionsthereof, untiltheapplicationisdetermined. 19.Publicationofapplications (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,theMinistershallcausetobepublishedintheGazettea noticegivingsuchparticularsofanyapplicationforalicenceorpermitreceivedbyhimashemay considernecessary,andspecifyingadate,notlessthan28daysafterthepublicationofthenotice,by whichanyrepresentationsorobjectionsmaybemadetotheMinister,inthemannerprovidedby regulation20oftheseRegulations,withrespecttotheapplicationbyanyinterestedpersonandthe Ministershallnotproceedtodetermineanyapplicationuntilafterthedatesospecifiedinrelation thereto. (2)IfanapplicationismadetotheMinisterforalicenceorpermittoremaininforceforaperiodnot exceedingthirtydaysanditappearstotheMinisterthatitisinthepublicinterestthatsuchapplication shouldbedeterminedwithexpeditiontheMinistermayproceedtodeterminetheapplication notwithstandingthatparagraph(1)ofthisregulationhasnotbeencompliedwith;andinanysuchcase theprovisionsofthesaidparagraph(1)shallnotapplyinrelationtosuchapplication. 20.Objections (1)Everyrepresentationorobjectionwithregardtoanapplicationforalicenceorapermitshallbein writingandmustbesignedbytheobjector,or,iftherepresentationorobjectionismadebyany corporatebodyitshallbesignedbyanypersondulyauthorisedinthatbehalfbysuchbody. (2)Everyrepresentationorobjectionshallstatethespecificgroundsonwhichitisbasedandshall specifyanyconditionswhichitisdesiredshouldbeattachedtothelicenceorpermitifgranted. 21.Matterstobeconsideredbeforethegrantingoflicenceorpermit

TheMinistershall,indetermininganyapplicationforalicenceorapermit,haveregardgenerallytothe desirabilityofcoordinatinganddevelopingairserviceswiththeobjectofensuringthemosteffective servicetothepublicwhileavoidinguneconomicoverlappingofservicesandtotheinterestsofthe public,includingthoseofpersonsrequiringorlikelytorequireairservicesaswellasthoseofpersons providingsuchservices,andshallinparticularhaveregardtosuchofthefollowingmattersasmaybe appropriatehavingregardtothenatureoftheapplication (a)theexistingorpotentialneedordemandforanyairserviceproposed; (b)theexistenceofotherairservicesintheareainorthroughwhichtheproposedservicesaretobe operated; (c)thedegreeofefficiencyandregularityoftheairservices,ifany,alreadyprovidedinthatarea, whetherbytheapplicantorbyotheroperators; (d)theperiodforwhichsuchserviceshavebeenoperatedbytheapplicantorbyotheroperators; (e)theextenttowhichitisprobablethattheapplicantwillbeabletoprovideasatisfactoryservicein respectofsafety,continuity,regularityofoperation,frequency,punctuality,reasonablenessofcharges andgeneralefficiency; (f)thefinancialresourcesoftheapplicant; (g)thetypeofaircraftproposedtobeused; (h)theremunerationandgeneralconditionsofemploymentofaircraftandotherpersonnelemployed bytheapplicant; (i)andthereshallbetakenintoconsiderationobjectionsorrepresentationsdulymadeinaccordance withtheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,providedthattheMinistershallnotberequiredtoconsider anyobjectionorrepresentationwhichinhisviewisfrivolousorvexatious. 22.Attachmentofconditions TheMinistermayattachsuchconditionstoanylicenceorpermitashethinksfithavingregardtothe natureandcircumstancesoftheapplicationsinrespectofwhichthepermitisgrantedandmayvary, suspendoraddtoanysuchconditionssoattachedfromtimetotimebynoticeinwritingtotheholder ofsuchlicenceorpermit. 23.Holderoflicencetomakereturn Withoutprejudicetothegeneralityofregulation22oftheseRegulations,theconditionswhichmaybe attachedtoanylicenceorpermitshallinclude (a)conditionsrelatingtothefurnishing,bytheholderofthelicenceorpermit,totheMinisterof Informationinrespectofanyairservicesprovidedunderthelicenceorpermitandrelatingtothetime withinwhichsuchparticularsshallbefurnished;and

(b)conditionsastothefares,freightorotherchargestobechargedbytheholderofthelicenceor permitinrespectofanyairserviceprovidedthereunder. 24.Norighttocontinuanceofbenefitsoflicenceorpermit NothingintheseRegulationsshallconferupontheholderofalicenceorpermitoruponanyother personanyrighttothecontinuanceofanybenefitsarisingfromtheprovisionsoftheseRegulationsor fromanylicenceorpermitgrantedthereunderorfromanyconditionsattachedtoanysuchlicenceor permit. 25.Feespayableforalicenceorpermit (1)Uponthegrantofanylicenceorpermitthepersontowhomthesameisgrantedshallpaytothe Minister,onthedayonwhichthelicenceorpermitisexpressedtotakeeffect,afeeoftwentynairain respectofeachyearorpartofayearoftheperiodforwhichthelicenceorpermitisexpressedto remaininforce. (2)Uponthegrantofanyprovisionallicenceorprovisionalpermitthepersontowhomthesameis grantedshallpaytotheMinisteronthedayonwhichsuchlicenceorpermitisexpressedtotakeeffecta feeoffournaira. (3)Norefundofanyfeepaidinrespectofthegrantofalicenceorpermitoraprovisionallicenceor permitshallbemadeonthesurrenderofthelicenceorpermitorotherwise,savewherealicenceor permitissurrenderedbeforeitsnormaldateofexpiryuponthegrantofanewlicenceorpermit,in substitutionforthesurrenderedlicenceorpermit,authorisingaserviceoverthesameroute,inwhich casethereshallberefundedthesumoftwentynairaforeachfullyearoftheunexpiredperiodofthe licenceorpermitbuttheholdershallinadditiontothenormalfeeforthenewlicenceorpermitpayan additionalfeeoffournaira. 26.Referencetoincludeprovisionallicence Anyreferenceinregulations17,22,23or24oftheseRegulationstoalicenceorapermitshallunless thecontextotherwiserequiresbeconstruedasincludingareferencetoaprovisionallicenceora provisionalpermit,asthecasemaybe. 27.Offencesbyofficersofthebodycorporate WhereanoffenceagainsttheseRegulationshasbeencommittedbyabodycorporate,everyperson who,atthetimeofthecommissionoftheoffencewasadirector,generalmanager,secretaryorother similarofficerofthebodycorporate,orwaspurportingtoactinanysuchcapacity,shallbedeemedto beguiltyofthatoffence,unlessheprovesthattheoffencewascommittedwithouthisconsentor connivanceandthatheexercisedallsuchdiligencetopreventthecommissionoftheoffenceashe oughttohaveexercisedhavingregardtothenatureofhisfunctionsinthatcapacityandtoallthe circumstances.

____________________ SCHEDULES FIRSTSCHEDULE

1.ApplicationsforlicencesshallbemadeinwritingtotheMinisterandshallbeaddressedto TheMinister,MinistryofAviation,Abuja. 2.Everyapplicationforalicenceshallbesignedbythepersonapplyingforthelicenceandifmadeby anycorporatebodyshallbesignedbyapersondulyauthorisedinthatbehalfbysuchbody. 3.EveryapplicationforalicenceshallbesenttotheMinister,MinistryofAviation,soastoreachhimon adatenotlessthaneightweeksbeforethedateonwhichitisdesiredthatthelicenceshalltakeeffect: Providedthatanapplicationforalicencemay,inthediscretionoftheMinister,beacceptedanddealt withnotwithstandingthatthisparagraphhasnotbeencompliedwith. 4.Applicationforlicencesshallcontainthefollowinginitialparticulars (a)thenameandaddressoftheapplicant; (b)theplacesbetweenwhichpassengersorgoodsaretobecarried; (c)theplacesatwhichintermediatelandingsaretobemadeforthepurposeofloadingorlanding passengersorgoods; (d)thetimesandfrequencyoftheservice; (e)thenumberandtypesofaircraftproposedtobeusedontheservice; (f)whethertheserviceistocarrypassengers,goodsorboth; (g)themaximumfarestobechargedtopassengersinrespectofanyjourneyorportionofajourneyfor whichseparatefaresarecharged; (h)thedateonwhichtheserviceistocommence; (i)theperiodforwhichthelicenceisdesired; (j)theparticularsofanyinsurancepolicyheldorproposedbytheapplicanttocoverthirdpartyrisksin respectoftheproposedservice; (k)theparticularsofotherservicesoperatedbytheapplicantatthetimeoftheapplicationor immediatelypriortothattime; (l)theparticularsofworkingarrangementswithothercompanies;

(m)theparticularsoftheapplicant'sbusinessandanauditedcopyofthelastpublishedaccounts. 5.Onreceiptoftheapplication,theMinistershallbeentitledtorequesttheapplicanttosupplysuch furtherinformationashemayreasonablyrequire;andtheapplicantshallsupplytheMinisterwithany furtherinformationsorequestedbyhim. _____________________ SECONDSCHEDULE Publicationofdecisions

1.ParticularsofthedecisionsoftheMinister (a)onapplicationsforlicences;or (b)torevokeorsuspendalicence, shallbepublishedbynoticeintheGazetteandsuchnoticesshallcontaintheparticularssetoutin paragraph2ofthisSchedule. 2.Theparticularsshallbe (a)inthecaseofanapplication (i)thenameandaddressoftheapplicant; (ii)areferencetotheGazetteinwhichnoticeoftheapplicationwaspublished; (iii)suchparticularsaswillenabletheapplicationtobeidentified; (iv)anindicationwhetherthelicencewasgrantedasappliedfor,grantedwithmodifications (themodificationstobestated)orrefused; (b)inthecaseofarevocationorsuspension (i)thenameandaddressoftheapplicant; (ii)suchinformationaswillenablethelicencetobeidentified,includingplacesbetweenwhich passengersorgoodsaretobecarried; (iii)theplacesatwhichintermediatelandingsaretobemadeforthepurposeofloadingor landingpassengersorgoods; (iv)thedatefromwhichrevocationorsuspensiontakeseffectand,inthecaseofsuspension, theperiodofsuspension; (v)thegroundsonwhichthelicenceisrevokedorsuspended.

_________________________ THIRDSCHEDULE Applicationsforpermits

1.ApplicationsforpermitsunderPartIIIshallbemadeinwritingorbytelegramtotheMinisterand shallbeaddressedto TheMinister,MinistryofAviation,Abuja. 2.Applicationsforpermitsshallcontainthefollowinginitialparticulars (a)thenameoftheoperator; (b)thetypeofaircraftandregistrationmarks; (c)thedateandtimeofarrivalat,anddeparturefrom,theairportorairportsconcerned; (d)theplaceorplacesofembarkationordisembarkation,inthecaseofpassengersandfreight; (e)thepurposeofflightandnumberofpassengersandnatureandamountoffreight,whereapplicable; (f)thename,addressandbusinessofthecharterer,ifany. 3.Onreceiptoftheapplication,theMinistershallbeentitledtorequesttheapplicanttosupplysuch furtherinformationashemayreasonablyrequire,andtheapplicantshallsupplytheMinisterwithany furtherinformationsorequestedbyhim. ____________________________

CIVILAVIATION(FEES)REGULATIONS
ARRANGEMENTOFREGULATIONS

REGULATION 1. Shorttitle. 2. Interpretation. 3. Aircraftlandingfee. 4. Helicopterlandingfee. 5. Passengers'feesforservices. 6. PowersofMinister. 7. Exemptionfromlandingfee. 8. Feesfornightlanding. 9. Minister'spowerofexemption. 10. Feesforservicesrenderedonlanding. 11. Noreductionoffees. 12. Housingandparkingfees. 13. Licensingfees. 14. Powertoamendfees. SCHEDULES FIRSTSCHEDULE Landingfees

SECONDSCHEDULE Airports

THIRDSCHEDULE Accommodationfees FOURTHSCHEDULE

Feesforcertificates,licences,etc. ____________________________

CIVILAVIATION(FEES)REGULATIONS

underRegulation78oftheCivilAviation(AirNavigation)Regulations [Commencement.] [1stDecember,1965]

1.Shorttitle TheseRegulationsmaybecitedastheCivilAviation(Fees)Regulations.

2.Interpretation (1)IntheseRegulations "theAirNavigationRegulations"meanstheCivilAviation(AirNavigation)Regulations,andexpressions usedintheseRegulationsshall,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,havethesamerespective meaningsasintheAirNavigationRegulations; [L.N.15of1966.]

"aircraft"includesmilitaryaircraft; "allupweight"meansthemaximumtotalweightinforceinrespectoftheaircraft,orifnosuch certificateisinforceinthecertificateofairworthinesslastinforceinrespectofthataircraft,orinany othercase,themaximumtotalweightauthorisedoftheprototypeormodificationthereoftowhichthe aircraftintheopinionoftheMinisterconforms; "day"meansthetimebetweensunriseandsunset,sunriseandsunsetbeingdeterminedatsurface level; "landing"meansalandingataGovernmentairportinNigeria; "nightlanding"meansanylandingmadebetweensunsetandsunriseoranylandingmadeatanyother timewhenoperationalconsiderationsrequiretheprovisionofairportlighting; "privateaircraft"meansanaircraftwithacertificateofairworthinesswhichhasbeenissuedsubjectto theconditionthattheaircraftshallbeflownonlyforpurposesotherthanpublictransportoraerial work; "standardlandingfee"meansthelandingfeecalculatedbyreferencetotheallupweightoftheaircraft inaccordancewiththeFirstScheduletotheseRegulations. (2)TheInterpretationActshallapplyforthepurposeoftheinterpretationoftheseRegulations. [Cap.I23.]

3.Aircraftlandingfee SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,thefeepayableinrespectofanylandingbyanaircraft shallbethestandardlandingfee. 4.Helicopterlandingfee Thefeepayableinrespectofalandingbyahelicoptershallbeonehalfofthestandardlandingfee applicabletoit. 5.Passengers'feesforservices

AnypassengerleavingaGovernmentairportonaninternationalflightshallpayachargeoffivenairain respectofservicesprovidedatsuchairport. 6.PowersofMinister (1)TheMinistermay (a)onapplicationmadebyabonafideflyingclubinrespectofanaircraftbelongingtoitofanallup weightnotexceeding4,500lbs.andonpaymentofafeeofN6; (b)onapplicationmadebytheownerofaprivateaircraftofanallupweightnotexceeding3,000lbs. andonpaymentofafeeofN13; (c)onapplicationmadebytheownerofaprivateaircraftofanallupweightexceeding3,000lbs.,but notexceeding11,000lbs.andonpaymentofafeeofN25, issuetotheflyingcluborowner,asthecasemaybe,inrespectofsuchaircraftasaforesaidalanding cardrelatingtosuchGovernmentairportsasmaybespecifiedinthecard. (2)AlandingcardsoissuedshallremaininforceforaperiodofoneyearfromthedateofitsIssue. (3)Anaircraftinrespectofwhichalandingcardhasbeensoissuedandisinforcemaylandbydayat theGovernmentairportsspecifiedinthecardwithoutpaymentofanyfurtherlandingchargeifbutonly if,theaircraftisbeingusedatthetimeoflandings (a)inthecaseofanaircraftinrespectofwhichalandingcardhasbeenissuedunderparagraph(1)(a)of thisregulation,byamemberoftheflyingclubonwhoseapplicationthecardwasissuedandfora purposeotherthanpublictransportoraerialwork;or (b)inthecaseofanaircraftinrespectofwhichalandingcardhasbeenissuedunderparagraph(1)(b) or(1)(c)ofthisregulation,bythepersononwhoseapplicationthecardwasissuedandforapurpose otherthanpublictransportoraerialwork. 7.Exemptionfromlandingfee (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,nolandingfeeshallbepayableinrespectofalandingby anaircraftatanairport(inthisparagraphreferredtoas"theGovernmentairport")attheendofaflight inrespectofwhichallthefollowingconditionsweresatisfied (a)theflightbeganandfinishedattheGovernmentairportwithnointermediatelandingatanyother place; (b)theflightwasundertakensolelyforthepurposeoftestingtheaircraftoritsengines,instruments, radioorotherequipment; (c)noticewasgiventothepersoninchargeoftheGovernmentairportbeforethebeginningoftheflight thattheflightwastobeatestflightforthepurposeofthisregulation.

(2)Theprovisionsofparagraph(1)ofthisregulationshallnotapplyinrespectofalandingbyanaircraft ifthenextprecedinglandingbythataircraftwasalandingtowhichthesaidparagraph(1)applied. (3)Nofeeshallbepayableinrespectofalandingbyanaircraftatanairport(inthisregulationreferred toas"theGovernmentairport")if (a)suchlandingtakesplacewithinaperiodofonehouraftertheaircrafthascompletedalandingatthe Governmentairportinrespectofwhichthelandingfeeprovidedforinregulation3or4ofthese Regulationshasbecomepayable;and (b)theaircrafthasnotduringtheaforesaidperiodofonehourlandedatanyplaceotherthanthe Governmentairport. 8.Feesfornightlanding Thereshallbepayableinrespectofanightlanding,inadditiontoanyotherfeepayableunderthese Regulationsinrespectofthelanding,thefollowingfee (a)inthecaseofanightlandingbyapublictransportaircraftatanyairportspecifiedintheSecond ScheduletotheseRegulations,afeeofN50oronehalfofthestandardlandingfeeapplicabletothe aircraft,whichevermaybetheless; (b)inanyothercase,afeeequaltoonehalfofthestandardlandingfeeapplicabletotheaircraft. 9.Minister'spowerofexemption TheMinistermayinhisdiscretionandsubjecttosuchconditionsorlimitationsashethinksfit,exempt frompaymentofanyoralllandingfeesanyofthefollowingclassesofaircraftoranyaircraftofanysuch class (a)militaryaircraftoftheFederationofNigeria; (b)militaryaircraftofanyotherState; (c)aircraftbelongingtooremployedintheserviceoftheGovernmentoftheFederationofNigeria,not beingmilitaryaircraft; (d)aircraftbelongingtooremployedintheserviceofanyoftheStateGovernmentsofNigeria; (e)aircraftbelongingtooremployedintheserviceofanyotherstateorofanypersonorbodyentitled todiplomaticprivileges. 10.Feesforservicesrenderedonlanding ThelandingfeesprovidedforintheseRegulationsshallinthecaseofanairportforthetimebeing designatedasacustomsairport,pursuantregulations66oftheAirNavigationRegulations,includethe

useoffacilitiesfortheinwardandoutwardclearancebycustoms,aircraft,passengersandpassengers' baggage,andforimmigrationandhealthfacilities. 11.Noreductionoffees NotwithstandinganythingtothecontrarycontainedintheseRegulations,noreductionoflandingfees shallbemadebyreasonoftheunavailabilityofanyairport,airroutefacility,airwayfacility,orother facilitywhatsoever. 12.Housingandparkingfees (1)ThereshallbepayableinrespectoftheaccommodationofanaircraftataGovernmentairport,afee determinedinaccordancewiththeThirdScheduletotheseRegulationsbyreferencetothespace occupiedbytheaircraft,suchfeebeing,foreachhourorpartofanhourthattheaircraftis accommodatedinahangar,thefeespecifiedinthesaidScheduleasthehousingfee,and,foreachhour orpartofanhourthattheaircraftisaccommodatedotherwisethaninahangar,thefeesspecified thereinastheparkingfee: Providedthat,iftheperiodbetweenthearrivalofanaircraftataGovernmentairportanditsdeparture therefromdoesnotexceedsixhours,nofeeshallbepayableinrespectofanypartofthesaidperiod duringwhichtheaircraftisaccommodatedotherwisethaninahangar. (2)ForthepurposesofthisregulationandtheThirdScheduletotheseRegulations,anaircraftshallbe deemedtooccupysuchspaceasistheproductofitsmaximumspananditsmaximumlength. [ThirdSchedule.]

(3)ThepersoninchargeofaGovernmentairport,oranypersonauthorisedbyhimforthepurposemay, forreasonsofsafetyorforanyotherreasonwhich,inhisabsolutediscretion,hemayconsidergoodand sufficientfortheproperconductanduseoftheairport,atanytimeorderanyaircraftontheairportto behousedinahangar,andthereuponthefeepayableinrespectoftheaccommodationoftheaircraftin ahangarshallbecomepayable. 13.Licensingfees TheprovisionsoftheFourthScheduletotheseRegulationsshallhaveeffectwithrespecttothefeesto bepaidinconnectionwiththecertificates,licences,andotherdocuments,andwithexaminations,tests, inspections,investigations,permissionsandapprovals,requiredbyorforthepurposesoftheAir NavigationRegulationsoranyregulationsmadethereunder. [FourthSchedule.]

14.Powertoamendfees TheMinistermayatanytimebynoticeintheFederalGazette,amendanyofthefeesspecifiedinthe First,ThirdandFourthScheduleshereto.

[First,ThirdandFourthSchedules.] ____________________ SCHEDULES FIRSTSCHEDULE

TableofLandingFees

AllupweightAircraft

Charges

Notexceeding11,000lbs.(5,000kgs)

55koboforeach1,100lbs. N1.10koboforeach2,200ibs. (1,000kgs)orpartthereof N1.20koboforeach2,200ibs (1,000kgs)orpartthereof N1.40koboforeach2,200lbs (1,000kgs)orpartthereof

Exceeding11,000lbs.(5,000kgs)butnotexceeding33,000lbs. (15,000kgs) Exceeding33,000lbs.(15,000kgs)butnotexceeding88,000lbs. (40,000kgs) Exceeding88,000lbs.(40,000kgs)

_____________________ SECONDSCHEDULE

Lagos Kano PortHarcourt

______________________ THIRDSCHEDULE AccommodationFees

HousingParking Fee Nk 34 54 Fee Nk 18 28

SpaceOccupied

Notexceeding300sq.ft.. Exceeding300butnotexceeding500sq.ft..

Exceeding500butnotexceeding700sq.ft Exceeding700butnotexceeding1,000sq.ft Exceeding1,000butnotexceeding1,500sq.ft Exceeding1,500butnotexceeding2,000sq.ft. Exceeding2,000butnotexceeding3,000sq.ft. Exceeding3,000butnotexceeding4,000sq.ft.

74 1.08 1.60 1.14 2.34 4.00

38 54 80 1.08 1.68 2.00

Andwherethespaceoccupiedexceeds4,000sq.ft.inrespectofeachadditional 1,000sq.ft.orpartthereof _____________________ FOURTHSCHEDULE 68 34

Feesforcertificates,licences,etc.

1.Chargesforairnavigationfacilities,etc. (1)Asfromthecommencementofthisparagraph,airnavigationfacilitiesandservicesshallberegulated bythefollowingformula,thatisR=TXDXPwhere [S.I.1of1990.]

(a)R=Chargepayable; (b)T=Unitrate; (c)D=DistanceflownwithinNigeria'sairspacemeasuredinhundredsofkilometresreducedby20km foreachtakeofffromandeachlandingatairportsonNigerianterritory;and (d)P=Weightfactor. (2)Theunitrateforanyfacilityorserviceshallbe (a)inthecaseofinternationalflights,US$55;and (b)inthecaseofdomesticflights,N100. 2.Certificateofregistration (1)Thefeetobepaidfortheissueofacertificateofregistrationforanaircraftofanallupweightof

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

under3,000kilograms,shallbeN200; 3,000kilogramsbutnotexceeding6,000kilograms,shallbeN500; 6,000kilogramsbutnotexceeding15,000kilograms,shallbeN1,000; 15,000kilogramsbutnotexceeding50,000kilograms,shallbeN2,000; 50,000kilogramsandabove,N4,000.

(2)AnadditionalfeeofN2,000shallbepayableifanapplicantrequestsforaspecialregistrationmark whichisoutofsequence. 3.Reservationofregistrationmark (1)Apersonwhoappliesforthereservationofaregistrationmarkshallpay (a)inthecaseofanaircraftoflessthan3,000kilogramsinweight,afeeofN100;and (b)inthecaseofanaircraftofanyotherweight,afeeofN200. (2)Areservationundersubparagraph(1)ofthisparagraphshallbeforaperiodof6monthsorpart thereofandmayberenewedforfurtherperiodsof6monthsorpartsthereof. 4.Aircraftsparepartsstockist'scertificate (1)Apersonwhoappliesforadealer'soraircraftsparepartsstockist'scertificateshallpayafeeofN 250. (2)Acertificateundersubparagraph(1)ofthisparagraphshallbeforaperiodofoneyearandmaybe renewedfromyeartoyear. 5.Registrationofaircraftmortgage (1)Apersonwhoappliesfortheregistrationofthemortgageofanaircraftshallpay (a)onthefirstN100,000securedbythemortgage,afeeofN20foreachcompleteN10,000; (b)onthenextN900,000securedbythemortgage,afeeofN20foreachN100,000orpartthereof;and (c)thereafter,afeeofN20foreachN1,000,000orpartthereof, sohoweverthattheminimumfeepayableunderthissubparagraphshallbeN60andthemaximum shallbeN1,000. (2)Wheretheapplicationundersubparagraph(1)ofthisparagraph (a)doesnotspecifytheamountofthemortgage,thefeeshallbeN1,000;

(b)ismadeforamortgageformorethanoneaircraft,theapplicantshallpaythefeeassetoutinsub paragraph(1)or(2)ofthisparagraph,asthecasemaybe,forthefirstaircraftandafeeofN60foreach additionalaircraft. 6.Permitforanaircrafttoflywithoutcertificateofairworthiness ApersonwhoappliesforapermittoflyanaircraftwithinNigeriainpursuanceofparagraph(e)of regulation4(1)oftheAirNavigationRegulations1965,shallpay (a)inrespectofanyinvestigationrequiredinconnectionwiththeapplication,afeeofanamount equivalenttothecostofmakingtheinvestigation;and (b)fortheissueofthepermit (i)afeeofN250foranaircraftwithanallupweightnotexceeding2,730kilograms;and (ii)afeeofN500foranaircraftwithanallupweightexceeding2,730kilograms. 7.Certificateofairworthiness (1)Apersonwhoappliesforaninitialissueofacertificateofairworthinessinpursuanceofregulation(1) oftheAirNavigationRegulations1965,shallpay [L.N.15of1966.]

(a)inrespectofanyinvestigationrequiredinconnectionwiththeapplication,afeeofanamount equivalenttothecostofmakingtheinvestigationbutnotexceedingN40,000takingintoaccount paragraph33ofthisSchedule,whereapplicable; (b)fortheissueofthecertificate (i)inthecaseofagliderwithamaximumweightnotexceeding1,000kilograms,afeeofN200; (ii)inthecaseofagliderwithamaximumweightnotexceeding1,000kilograms,afeeofN250; (iii)inthecaseofaballoon,afeeofN350; (iv)inthecaseofanaircraft,otherthanaglider,balloonorhelicopterwithamaximumweight notexceeding2,730kilograms,forthefirst1,000kilogramsN350andforeveryadditional500 kilogramsorpartthereof,afeeofN50; (v)inthecaseofahelicopterwithamaximumallupweightnotexceeding2,730kilograms,for thefirst1,000kilograms,afeeofN400andforeveryadditional500kilogramsorpartthereof,a feeofN60; (vi)inthecaseofahelicopterwithamaximumallupweightexceeding2,730kilograms,forthe first1,000kilograms,afeeofN500,andforeveryadditional500kilogramsorpartthereof,afee ofN70;

(vii)inthecaseofanaircraftnotwithinthecategoriesspecifiedinsubparagraphs(1)(b)(i)to (1)(b)(vi)ofthisparagraph,forthefirst1,000kilograms,afeeofN800andforeveryadditional 500kilogramsorpartthereof,afeeofN80. (2)Apersonwhoappliesforaninitialissueofacertificateofairworthinessforaprototypeaircraft, includingaballoon,helicopterorfixedwingaircraft,shallpay (a) thecostofanyinvestigationrequiredinconnectionwiththeapplicationtakingintoaccountthe additionalchargespecifiedinparagraph33ofthisSchedule,whereapplicable;and thefeesspecifiedinsubparagraph(1)(b)ofthisparagraph,sohoweverthatinthecaseofa seriesofaircraftonlythefeesspecifiedinsubparagraph(1)(b)ofthisparagraphshallbe payable.

(b)

8.Renewalofacertificateofairworthiness Thefeestobepaidfortherenewalofacertificateofairworthinessshallbe (a)inthecaseofagliderwithamaximumallupweightof1,000kilogramsorless,N350; (b)inthecaseofagliderwithamaximumallupweightexceeding1,000kilograms,N500; (c)inthecaseofaballoon,N600; (d)inthecaseofanaircraftotherthanaglider,balloonorhelicopterwithamaximumallupweightof 2,730kilogramsorless (i)forthefirst1,000kilograms,N500; (ii)foreveryadditional500kilogramsorpartthereof,N60; (e)inthecaseofahelicopterwithamaximumallupweightof2,730kilogramsorless (i)forthefirst1,000kilograms,N600; (ii)foreveryadditional500kilogramsorpartthereof,N70; (f)inthecaseofahelicopterwithamaximumallupweightexceeding2,730kilograms (i)forthefirst1,000kilograms,N700; (ii)foreveryadditional500kilogramsorpartthereof,N80; (g) inthecaseofanyotheraircraftnotwithinthecategoriesspecifiedinsubparagraphs(a)to(f)of thisparagraph (i)forthefirst1,000kilograms,N1,000; (ii)foreveryadditional500kilogramsorpartthereof,N100.

9.Reissueofacertificateofairworthiness Thefeestobepaidforthereissueofacertificateofairworthinessfollowingitsrevocationshallbe (a)ifthecertificaterevokedwasaninitialissue,thesameasforaninitialissueofsuchcertificate; (b)ifthecertificaterevokedwasonethathadbeenrenewed,thesameasfortherenewalofsuch certificate. 10.Certificateofairworthinessforexport Thepersonwhoappliesforacertificateofairworthinessfortheexportofanaircraftshallpay (a)inrespectofanyinvestigationsrequiredinconnectionwiththeapplication,afeeofanamount equivalenttothecostofmakingtheinvestigations;and (b)fortheissueofthecertificate,thefeeassetoutinparagraph7(b)ofthisSchedule. 11.Changeofcategoryofcertificateofairworthiness Thefeetobepaidforanapplicationtochangethecategoryofacertificateofairworthiness,topermit anaircrafttoflyforanadditionalpurpose,shallbeN250. 12.Approvalforaircraftequipment Apersonwhoappliesfortheapprovalofanaircraftequipment(otherthantheengine,modificationor repairsofsuchequipment),itsinstallation,modificationandrepair,shallpay (a)inrespectofanyinvestigationrequiredinconnectionwiththeapplication,afeeofanamount equivalenttothecostoftheinvestigationbutnotexceedingN20,000;and (b)wheretheinvestigationincludestravellingabroad,theadditionalchargespecifiedinparagraph33of thisSchedule. 13.Approvalformodificationorrepairofaircraft,etc. (1)Apersonwhoappliesforapprovaltocarryoutmodification,repairoranyotherworksonanaircraft, otherthanonitsengineshallpay (a)inrespectofanyinvestigationrequiredinconnectionwiththeapplication,afeeofanamount equivalenttothecostoftheinvestigationnotexceedingN25,000;and (b)wheretheinvestigationinvolvestravellingabroad,theadditionalchargespecifiedinparagraph33of thisSchedule. (2)Thefeetobepaidfortheapprovaloftheorganisationappointedtocarryoutthemodification, repairsorotherworksontheaircraftorforanyvariationofthetermsoftheapproval,shallbeN2,000;

andwheretheMinisteroranypersonoragencyauthorisedbyhiminthatbehalfinspectsmorethan onesiteinrespectoftheapproval,afeeofN500shallbepaidforeachadditionalsiteinspected. (3)Wheretheorganisationreferredtoinsubparagraph(2)ofthisparagraphissituatedoutsideNigeria (a)thefeetobepaidshallbe500ortheequivalentthereofinanyotherconvertiblecurrencyand wheretheMinisteroranypersonoragencyauthorisedinthatbehalfinspectsmorethanonesitein respectoftheapproval,thefeetobepaidshallbe200ortheequivalentthereofinanyother convertiblecurrencyforeachadditionalsitesoinspected;and (b)theadditionalchargespecifiedinparagraph33ofthisScheduleshallalsobepaid. (4)Thefeetobepaidfortherenewalofanyapprovalgrantedunderthisparagraphshallbethesameas forthegrantoftheinitialapproval. 14.Aircrafttypecertificate Thefeetobepaiduponfilinganapplicationforanaircrafttypecertificateshallbesuchanamountas maybespecified,fromtimetotime,bytheMinisterbutnotexceedingN20,000forevery500kilograms orpartthereoffortheperiodofinvestigationandwheretheinvestigationinvolvestravellingabroad,the additionalchargespecifiedinparagraph33ofthisScheduleshallbepaid. 15.Approvalofengineandauxiliarypower Apersonwhoappliesfortheapprovalofanengineorauxiliarypowerunitshallpay (a)inrespectofanyinvestigationrequiredinconnectionwiththeapplication,afeeofanamount equivalenttothecostoftheinvestigation,includinginvestigationconcerningdefectsinormodifications toanapprovedengineorauxiliarypowerunitbutnotexceeding (i)inthecaseofagasturbineengine,N500,000; (ii)inthecaseofanengineof300kilogramsorless,N150,000; (iii)inthecaseofanyotherengineorauxiliarypowerunitofabove300kilograms,N300,000; (b)whereanyinvestigationconnectedwiththeapplicationinvolvestravellingabroad,theadditional chargespecifiedinparagraph33ofthisSchedule. 16.Licenceforaircraftmaintenanceengineer Anypersonwhoappliesforthegrant,renewal,variationorvalidationofalicencetoactasanaircraft maintenanceengineerorfortheinclusionofatyperatinginsuchlicenceshallpay (a)inrespectoftheapplication,includingassessmentofloggingsordocumentssubmittedtherewith,a feeofN50; (b)whereanexaminationisrequired,afeeofN100;

(c)wherenoexaminationisrequired,afeeofN50; (d)whereanextensionofratingistobeincludedinthelicence,afeeofN50; (e)fortherenewalofalicence (i)wheretheapplicantisnotrequiredtopassanexamination,afeeofN50; (ii)wheretheapplicantisrequiredtopassanexamination,afeeofN100; (f)forthereplacementofalicence,afeeofN100; (g)foracopyofanycertificateissuedbytheMinisteroranyotherpersonoragencyauthorisedinthat behalf,afeeofN50; (h)fortherenewalofaCertificateofValidityAuthorisationN50; 17.Airtransportlicenceorpermit (1)Apersonwhoappliesforthegrantofaninitialairtransportlicenceorpermitshallpay (a)onmakingtheapplication,afeeofN500; (b)onbeinggrantedthelicenceorpermit,afeeofN5,000; (c)fortherenewalofanairtransportlicence,thevariablechargessetoutinthefollowingtable,thatis Descriptionoflicence (1) per1000passenger kilometresflown pursuanttothelicence (2) 50k per1000tonne kilometresflown

pursuanttothelicence (3)

AirTransportLicence

N2

_____________________________________________________________________________________ (2)Theholderofalicenceshall,inrespectofeachperiodofonemonthduringwhichalicenceisin force,paythevariablechargesspecifiedinsubparagraph(1)(c)ofthisparagraphbutnovariablecharge shallbepaidinrespectofanypassengerorcargoonanaircraftwherethemaximumweightdoesnot exceed5,700kilograms. (3)Inthisparagraph "passengerkilometres"meansthenumberofpassengersmultipliedbythedistanceflownin kilometres;

"tonnekilometres"meansthenumberoftonnesmultipliedbythedistanceflowninkilometres. 18.Aerodromeflightinformationserviceofficerslicence,etc. Anypersonwhoappliesforgrantofaflightinformationserviceofficer,airhostorairhostesslicence shallpay (a)fortheassessmentoftheapplication,afeeofN50; (b)onbeinggrantedthelicence,afeeofN50; (c)whereanywrittenexaminationisrequired,afeeofN100; (d)foranyadditionalaerodromeincludedinthelicence,afeeofN50; (e)fortherenewalofthelicence,afeeofN50. 19.Flightcrewlicence (1)Apersonwhoappliesforthegrant,extensionorrenewalofalicencetoactasaflightcrewmember shallpay (a)inthecaseofthegrantorrenewalof (i)anairlinepilot'slicence; (ii)aseniorcommercialpilot'slicence; (iii)acommercialpilot'slicence; (iv)aflightnavigator'slicence;or (v)aflightengineer'slicence, afeeofN100; (b)inthecaseofthegrantorrenewalofinstrumentrating,afeeofN100; (c)inthecaseofthegrantorrenewalofastudentorprivatepilotlicence,afeeofN50; (d)fortheinclusionofanyratinginthelicence,afeeofN50. (2)Whereapersonwhomakesanapplicationundersubparagraph(1)ofthisparagraphrequiresany examinationinconnectionwiththeapplication,heshallpay (a)inthecaseofgroundsubjectsrequiredforacommercialpilotlicence,afeeofN100persubject; (b)inthecaseofaPerformance"A"examination,afeeofN150; (c)inthecaseofanyotherPerformanceGroup,afeeofN100;

(d)inthecaseofanyloadingexamination,afeeofN100; (e)inthecaseofanytypetechnicalexaminationforanysittingfor (i)anyaircraftofanallupweightoflessthan2,730kilograms,afeeofN100; (ii)anyaircraftofanallupweightofmorethan2,730kilogramsbutlessthan5,700kilograms,a feeofN150; (iii)anyaircraftofanallupweightof5,700kilogramsandabove,afeeofN200; (f)inthecaseofanyairlawforpilotsexamination,afeeofN100; (g)inthecaseofgroundsubjectsexaminationsfor (i)anyflightnavigator'slicence,afeeofN100persubject; (ii)anyprivatepilotlicence(aircraft),afeeofN100persubject; (iii)anyballoonoranyairship,afeeofN75persubject. 20.Applicationforauthorisationorapprovaltoactasanauthorisedexaminer Apersonwhoappliesforauthorityorapprovaltoactasanauthorisedexaminershallpay (a)inthecaseofanyaircraftofanallupweightofbelow5,700kilograms,afeeofN100; (b)inthecaseofanaircraftofanallupweightof5,700kilogramsorabove,afeeofN250. 21.Approvalofflightsimulator Apersonwhoappliesforapprovalorrenewalofapprovalofaflightsimulatorshallpay (a)wheretheauthorisedweightfortheaeroplanetypesimulatedbytheflightsimulatordoesnot exceed1,500kilograms,afeeofN3,000; (b)inanyothercasewheretheauthorisedweightexceeds1,500kilograms (i)fortheinitialapproval,afeeofN10,000; (ii)forrenewaloftheapproval,afeeofN5,000; (iii)whereanytravellingabroadisundertakeninconnectionwiththeapplication,theadditionalcharge specifiedinparagraph33ofthisSchedule. 22.Approvalofflyingschools Apersonwhoappliesforapprovalorrenewalofapprovalofaflyingtrainingschoolshallpay (a)inthecaseofacommercialpilot'slicencecourse(aeroplane)andinstrumentrating

(i)initialapproval,afeeofN4,000; (ii)renewalofapproval,afeeofN3,000; (b)inthecaseofacommercialpilot'slicencecourse(helicopter) (i)fortheinitialapproval,afeeofN3,000; (ii)forrenewaloftheapproval,afeeofN2,500; (c)inthecaseofacommercialpilot'slicencecourse(aeroplane)noinstrumentrating (i)fortheinitialapproval,afeeofN2,500; (ii)forrenewaloftheapproval,afeeofN2,000; (d)inthecaseofaprivatepilotlicencecourse (i)fortheinitialapproval,afeeofN1,000; (ii)forrenewaloftheapproval,afeeofN500. 23.Typeratingortypeconversionforaneworunusualaircraft Apersonwhoappliesforanaircrafttyperatingortypeconversionforanyneworunusualtypeof aircraftshallpaythecostofanytrainingrequiredofanyemployeeoftheMinistryoraDepartmentof theMinistryengagedinconductinganyflyingtesttechnicalexaminationconnectedwiththetyperating ortypeconversion. 24.Flightcrewmembercertificate ThefeetobepaidforanapplicationforthegrantofoneyearflightcrewcertificateshallbeN100. 25.Aerodromelicence Apersonwhoappliesforanaerodromelicenceshallpay (a)fortheinspectionoftheaerodromewherethemaximumweightoftheaircraftthatcanusethe aerodrome (i)doesnotexceed3,200kilograms,afeeofN500; (ii)exceeds3,200kilogramsbutlessthan7,500kilograms,afeeofN1,000; (iii)exceeds7,500kilograms,orafeeofN1,500; (b)forthegrantorrenewalofthelicenceafterinspection,afeeofN3,000. 26.Airoperator'scertificate

(1)Apersonwhoappliesforanairoperator'scertificateshallpayafeeofanamount,appropriatetothe maximumtotalauthorisedweightoftheheaviesttypeofaircraftspecifiedintheapplication,assetout insubparagraph(2)ofthisparagraph. (2)Thefeetobepaidundersubparagraph(1)ofthisparagraphshallbewherethemaximumtotal authorisedweightoftheaircraft (a)doesnotexceed2tonnes,N1,500; (b)exceeds2tonnesbutlessthan15tonnes,N2,500; (c)exceeds15tonnesN6,000. 27.Variationofairoperator'scertificate (1)Apersonwhoappliesforthevariationofanairoperator'scertificatetospecifyanadditionaltypeof aircraftinthecertificateshallpayafeeofanamount,appropriatetothemaximumtotalauthorised weightofeachtypeofaircraftspecifiedintheapplication,assetoutinsubparagraph(2)ofthis paragraph. (2)Thefeetobepaidundersubparagraph(1)ofthisparagraphshallbe,wherethetotalauthorised weightoftheaircraft (a)doesnotexceed2tonnes,N1,000; (b)exceeds2tonnesbutlessthan15tonnes,N1,500; (c)exceeds15tonnesN4,000. 28.Annualchargesonairoperator'scertificate (1)Theholderofanairoperator'scertificateshall,onthe1stofJanuaryineachyearduringthewholeor partofwhichthecertificateisinforce,payafeeofanamount,appropriatetothemaximumtotal authorisedweightoftheheaviesttypeofaircraftspecifiedinthecertificate,assetoutinsubparagraph (2)ofthisparagraph. (2)Thefeetobepaidundersubparagraph(1)ofthisparagraphshallbe,wherethemaximumtotal authorisedweightoftheaircraft (a)doesnotexceed2tonnes,N500; (b)exceeds2tonnesbutlessthan15tonnes,N500forthefirst2tonnesandN50foreachadditional 500kilogramsorpartthereof; (c)exceeds15tonnesorN2,500. 29.Chargeonairoperator'scertificate

(1)Theholderofanairoperator'scertificateshall,foreverymonthinwhichthecertificateisinforcefor anaircraftofamaximumauthorisedweightoflessthan15tonnes,payafee,accordingtothenumber ofhours(roundeduptothenearestwholehour)flownbyeachaircraftoperatedbyhimpursuanttothe certificate,assetoutinsubparagraph(2)ofthisparagraph. (2)Thefeetobepaidundersubparagraph(2)ofthisparagraphshallbe (a)inthecaseofanaircraftwithpassengerseatof10,40kperhour; (b)inthecaseofanaircraftwithpassengerseatofmorethan10butnotmorethan20,70kperhour; (c)inthecaseofanaircraftwithpassengerseatofmorethan20,N1.50kperhour. (3)Theholderofanairoperator'scertificateforoneormoretypesofaircraftwithamaximumtotal authorisedweightofover15tonnesshall,foreverymonthorpartthereofinwhichthecertificateisin force,payafee,accordingtotheseatkilometresandtonnekilometresflownbyeachaircraftoperated byhimpursuanttothecertificate,assetoutinsubparagraph(4)ofthisparagraph. (4)Thefeetobepaidundersubparagraph(3)ofthisparagraphshallbe (a)N10per1,000seatkilometres; (b)N40per1000tonnekilometres. (5)TheauthorisedagencyoftheMinistry,thatis,theFederalCivilAviationAuthority,mayaskthe holderofanairoperator'scertificatetodepositwiththeagencyanamountoutofwhichshallbe deductedanyfeesduefromhimunderthisparagraph. (6)Theamounttobedepositedundersubparagraph(5)ofthisparagraphshallbecalculatedaccording tothehoursflown,seatkilometresortonnekilometresofthecorrespondingperiodoftheprevious year. 30.Aerialapplicationcertificate Apersonwhoappliesforthegrant,renewalorvariationofanaerialapplicationcertificateshallpay (a)inrespectoftheapplication,afeeofN1,000; (b)onthegrantingorrenewalofthecertificate,afeeofN250foreachaircraftspecifiedinthe certificate; (c)wheretheapplicationisforavariationofthecertificatetospecifyanadditionalaircraft,afeeofN 250foreachadditionalaircraftsospecifiedinthecertificate; (d)forthereplacementorissueofacopyofanydocumentconnectedtherewith,afeeofN50. 31.Permissionforexhibitions

Apersonwhoappliesforpermissionforflyingexhibitionshallpaythefeesinthefollowingtable,thatis NumberofDisplayitems Feespayable N 100 250 500 1,000

12displayitems. 36displayitems. 710displayitems.. 11ormoredisplayitems.. 32.Airstripmanning Thefeetobechargedformanninganairstripshallbe25,000.

33.Additionalchargeswherefunctionsareperformedabroad WhereanydutyconnectedwithanyapplicationunderthisScheduleisperformedabroad,theperson makingtheapplicationshallpay (a)additionalchargesequivalenttotheexpensesincurredinperformingtheduty;and (b)thecostofthereturnairticketofthepersonperformingtheduty. 34.Approvaloftype,etc.,ofradioapparatus Thefeestobepaidforanapplicationfortheapprovalof (a)radioapparatusorthemanneroftheinstallationthereof;or (b)anymodificationoftheapparatusorthemannerofitsinstallation,forthepurposesofregulation10 (5)oftheAirNavigationRegulations1965, shallbeanamountequivalenttothecostofmakingtheinvestigationsrequiredinconnectionwiththe applicationbutnotexceedingN25,000foranyyearorpartthereof,oftheperiodoftheinvestigation. 35.Ticketsalestax (1)AsalestaxoffivepercentshallbepayabletotheagencyauthorisedinthatbehalfbytheMinister, thatis,theFederalCivilAviationAuthorityonallairtickets,charter,contractandcargoflights,soldin Nigeria. (2)Thesalestaxpayableundersubparagraph(1)oftheparagraphshallbeinthecurrencyinwhichthe ticketwaspurchased. 36.Medicalexamination

ThefeetobepaidforanofficialmedicalexaminationforthepurposesoftheAirNavigationRegulations 1965oranyregulationsmadethereundershall,unlessotherwiseprovided,beN200. _________________

CIVILAVIATION(AIRCRAFTPERFORMANCE)REGULATIONS
[L.N.10of1966.]

ARRANGEMENTOFREGULATIONS

REGULATION 1. Shorttitle. 2. Interpretation. 3. Aircraftwithnoperformancegroupclassification. 4. Conditionsastoweightofaircraftwithnoperformancegroupclassification. 5. AircraftofperformancegroupA. 6. ConditionsastoweightofaircraftofperformancegroupA. 7. AircraftofperformancegroupsCandD. 8. ConditionsastoweightofaircraftofperformancegroupsCandD. 9. AircraftofperformancegroupX. 10. ConditionsastoweightofaircraftofperformancegroupX. _____________________

CIVILAVIATION(AIRCRAFTPERFORMANCE)REGULATIONS
underregulation24(1)oftheCivilAviation [Commencement.] [1stDecember,1965]

1.Shorttitle TheseRegulationsmaybecitedastheCivilAviation(AircraftPerformance)Regulations. 2.Interpretation (1)IntheseRegulations,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires AirNavigationRegulationsmeanstheCivilAviation(AirNavigation)Regulations; "instrumentmeteorologicalconditions"meansweatherprecludingflightincompliancewiththeVisual FlightRules; "visualmeteorologicalconditions"meansweatherpermittingflightinaccordancewiththeVisualFlight Rules; "specified"inrelationtoanaircraftmeansspecifiedin,orascertainablebyreferenceto

(a)thecertificateofairworthinessinforceundertheAirNavigationRegulationsinrespectofthe aircraft;or (b)theflightmanualorperformancescheduleincludedinthatcertificate; "emergencydistanceavailable"meansthedistancefromthepointonthesurfaceoftheaerodromeat whichtheaeroplanecancommenceitstakeoffruntothenearestpointinthedirectionoftakeoffat whichtheaeroplanecannotrolloverthesurfaceoftheaerodromeandbebroughttorestinan emergencywithoutriskofaccident; "landingdistanceavailable"meansthedistancefromthepointonthesurfaceoftheaerodromeabove whichtheaeroplanecancommenceitslanding,havingregardtotheobstructionsinitsapproachpath, tothenearestpointinthedirectionoflandingatwhichthesurfaceoftheaerodromeisincapableof bearingtheweightoftheaeroplaneundernormaloperatingconditionsoratwhichthereisanobstacle capableofaffectingthesafetyoftheaeroplane; "takeoffdistanceavailable"meanseitherthedistancefromthepointofthesurfaceoftheaerodrome atwhichtheaeroplanecancommenceitstakeoffruntothenearestobstacleinthedirectionoftakeoff projectingabovethesurfaceoftheaerodromeandcapableofaffectingthesafetyoftheaeroplaneor oneandonehalftimesthetakeoffrunavailable,whicheveristheless; "takeoffrunavailable"meansthedistancefromthepointofthesurfaceoftheaerodromeatwhich theaeroplanecancommenceitstakeoffruntothenearestpointinthedirectionoftakeoffatwhich thesurfaceoftheaerodromeisincapableofbearingtheweightoftheaeroplaneundernormal operatingconditions; "vso"denotesthestallingspeedorminimumsteadyflightspeedwithwingflapsinthelandingposition; "ContractingState"meansaStatewhichisapartytotheConventiononInternationalCivilAviation concludedatChicagoon7December1944. (2)ExpressionsusedintheseRegulationsshall,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,havethesame respectivemeaningsasintheAirNavigationRegulations. (3)TheassessmentoftheabilityofanaeroplanetocomplywiththerequirementsoftheseRegulations (relatingtoweightandperformance)shallbebasedonthespecifiedinformationtoitsperformance: Providedthat,if,inthecaseofanaeroplaneinrespectofwhichthereisinforceundertheAir NavigationRegulationsacertificateofairworthinesswhichdoesnotincludeaperformancegroup classification,theassessmentmaybebasedonthebestinformationavailabletothecommanderofthe aircraft,insofarastherelevantinformationisnotspecified. (4)Inassessingtheabilityofanaeroplanetocomplywithcondition7ofregulation4ofthese Regulations,conditions4and5ofregulation5oftheseRegulations,andconditions2(2)and2(3)of regulation9,accountmaybetakenofanyreductionoftheweightoftheaeroplanewhichmaybe

achievedafterthefailureofpowerunitbysuchjettisoningoffuelasisfeasibleandprudentinthe circumstancesoftheflightandinaccordancewiththeflightmanualincludedinthecertificateof airworthinessrelatingtotheaircraft. (5)ForthepurposesoftheseRegulations (a)theweightofanaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrunshallbetakentobeitsgross weightincludingeverythingandeveryonecarriedinoronitatthecommencementoftakeoffrun; (b)thelandingweightoftheaeroplaneshallbetakentobetheweightoftheaeroplaneatthe estimatedtimeoflandingallowingfortheweightoffuelandoilexpectedtobeusedontheflighttothe aerodromeatwhichitisintendedtolandoralternateaerodrome,asthecasemaybe; (c)whereanydistancereferredtoinparagraph(1)ofthisregulationhasbeendeclaredinrespectofany aerodromebytheauthorityresponsibleforregulatingairnavigationovertheterritoryofthecontracting Stateinwhichtheaerodromeissituated,andinthecaseofanaerodromeinNigeria,notified,that distanceshallbedeemedtobetherelevantdistance. (6)NothingintheseRegulationsshallapplytoanyaircraftflyingsolelyforthepurposeoftraining personstoperformdutiesinaircraft. Weightandperformanceofpublictransportaeroplaneshavingnoperformancegroupclassificationin theircertificatesofairworthiness 3.Aircraftwithnoperformancegroupclassification (1)Withreferencetoregulation24oftheAirNavigationRegulations,anaeroplaneregisteredinNigeria inrespectofwhichthereisinforceundertheseRegulationsacertificateofairworthinesswhichdoes notincludeaperformancegroupclassificationshallnotflyforthepurposeofpublictransportunlessthe weightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrunissuchthatsuchofthefollowing conditionsasapplytothataircraftaresatisfied;thatis (a) (b) conditions1and2applytoallaeroplanestowhichthisregulationapplies; conditions3to9applytoallaeroplanestowhichtheseRegulationsapply (i)ofwhichthespecifiedmaximumtotalweightauthorisedexceeds12,500lbs.;or (ii)ofwhichthespecifiedmaximumtotalweightauthoriseddoesnotexceed12,500lbs.,and whichcomplywithneithercondition1(a)norcondition1(b); (c)conditions10to17applytoallaeroplanestowhichthisregulationapplies,ofwhichthespecified maximumtotalweightauthoriseddoesnotexceed12,500lbs.,andwhichcomplywithcondition1(a)or condition1(b)orwithboththeseconditions. 4.Conditionastoweightofaircraftwithnoperformancegroupclassification

Theconditionsreferredtoinregulation3oftheseRegulationsareasfollows Allaeroplanes 1.Either (a) (b) (c) thewingloadingoftheaeroplanedoesnotexceedtwentypoundspersquarefoot;or thestallingspeedoftheaeroplaneinthelandingconfigurationdoesnotexceedsixtyknots;or theaeroplanewithanyoneofitspowerunitsinoperativeandtheremainingpowerunitorunits operatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditionsspecified,iscapableofagradient ofclimbofatleast1in200atanaltitudeof5,000feetinthespecifiedinternationalstandard atmosphere.

2.Theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffdoesnotexceedwhicheveristhe higherofthefollowingweightsnamely (a)themaximumtakeoffweight,ifany,specifiedforthealtitudeandtheairtemperatureatthe aerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade; (b)themaximumtakeoffweight,ifany,approvedinwritingbytheMinister(afterthecarryingoutof flighttestsundertakenontheauthorityoftheMinister)forthetakeoffoftheaeroplanefromthat aerodromeintheairtemperatureattheaerodrome. Aeroplanesofaspecifiedmaximumtotalweightauthorisedexceeding12,500lbs.andaeroplanesofa specifiedmaximumtotalweightauthorisednotexceeding12,500lbs.whichcomplywithneither condition1(a)norcondition1(b)ofthisregulation 3.(1)Thedistancerequiredbytheaeroplanetoattainaheightoffiftyfeet,withallpowerunits operatingwithinthemaximumtakeoffpowerconditionsspecified,doesnotexceedthetakeoffrun availableattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffrunistobemade. (2)Thedistancerequiredbytheaeroplanetoattainaheightoffiftyfeetwithallpowerunitsoperating withinthemaximumtakeoffpowerconditionsspecified,whenmultipliedbyafactorofeither1.33for aeroplaneshavingtwopowerunitsorbyafactorof1.18foraeroplaneshavingfourpowerunits,does notexceedtheemergencydistanceavailableattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade. (3)Forthepurposesofcondition3(1)and3(2)ofthisregulationthedistancerequiredbytheaeroplane toattainaheightoffiftyfeetshallbethatappropriateto (a) (b) (c) theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; theairtemperatureattheaerodrome;

(d)

theslopeofthesurfaceoftheaerodromeinthedirectionoftakeoffoverthetakeoffrun availableandtheemergencydistanceavailable,respectively;and notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoftake offornotlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff.

(e)

4.(1)Thetakeoffflightpathwithonepowerunitinoperativeandtheremainingpowerunitorunits operatingwithinthemaximumtakeoffpowerconditionsspecified,appropriateto (a) (b) (c) (d) theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; theairtemperatureattheaerodrome; notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoftake offornotlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff,

andplottedfromapointfiftyfeetabovetheendoftheappropriatefactoreddistancerequiredfortake offundercondition3(2)ofthisregulationattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade,shows theaeroplaneeitherwillbeabletocomplywithsuchrequirementsinrespectofthetakeoffflightpath tobefollowedastheMinistermayhaveapprovedinrelationtothataerodromeasbeingrequirements whichflighttestsundertakenontheauthorityoftheMinisterhaveshownwillresultinsafeoperation, or,inanycasewheretheMinisterhasnotapprovedanysuchrequirementsinrelationtothat aerodrome,willclearanyobstacleinitspathbyaverticalintervalofatleast35feetexceptthatifitis intendedthatanaeroplaneshallchangeitsdirectionbymorethan15theverticalintervalshallbenot lessthanfiftyfeetduringthechangeofdirection. (2)Forthepurposesofcondition4(1)ofthisregulationanobstacleshallbedeemedtobeinthepathof theaeroplaneifthedistancefromtheobstacletothenearestpointonthegroundbelowtheintended lineofflightdoesnotexceed (a)whenthetakeoffflightpathistobeconductedininstrumentmeteorologicalconditions (i)adistanceof200feetplushalfthewingspanoftheaeroplaneplusoneeighthofthedistance fromsuchpointtotheendofthetakeoffdistanceavailable,measuredalongtheintendedline offlight;or (ii)5,000feet; whicheveristheless; (b) whenthetakeoffflightpathistobeconductedinvisualmeteorologicalconditions (i)200feetplushalfthewingspanoftheaeroplane;

(ii)inassessingtheabilityoftheaeroplanetosatisfythiscondition,itshallnotbeassumedto makeachangeofdirectionofaradiuslessthanaradiusofsteadyturncorrespondingtoan angleofbankof15. 5.Theaeroplanewill,inthemeteorologicalconditionsexpectedfortheflight,intheeventofanyone powerunitbecominginoperativeatanypointonitsrouteoronanyplanneddiversiontherefromand withtheotherpowerunitsorunitoperatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditions specified,becapableofcontinuingtheflightsoastoreach,atasuitableheightforlanding,an aerodromeatwhichitcancomplywithcondition9ofthisregulationandtomaintain,oneachpartofits routetosuchaerodrome,either (a) (b) suchheightashasbeennotifiedastheminimumflightlevelforthatpartoftheroute;or ifnominimumflightlevelhasbeennotifiedforanypartoftheroute,suchheightaswillenable ittoclearallobstacleswithintennauticalmileseithersideoftheintendedtrackbyavertical intervalofatleast (i)1,000feetwhenthegradientoftheflightpathisnotlessthanzero;or (ii)2,000feetwhenthegradientoftheflightpathislessthanzero. 6.Theaeroplanewill,inthemeteorologicalconditionsexpectedfortheflight,atanypointonitsroute oronanyplanneddiversiontherefrombecapableofclimbingatagradientofatleast1in50,withall powerunitsoperatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditionsspecifiedatthefollowing altitudes (a) theminimumaltitudesforsafeflightoneachstageoftheroutetobeflownoranyplanned diversiontherefromspecifiedin,orcalculatedfromtheinformationcontainedintheoperations manualrelatingtotheaeroplane;and theminimumaltitudesnecessaryforcompliancewithconditions5and7,asappropriate.

(b)

7.If,ontheroutetobeflownoranyplanneddiversiontherefrom,theaeroplanewillbeengagedina flightoverwaterduringwhichatanypointitmaybemorethanninetyminutes'flyingtimeinstillair fromthenearestshore,itwillintheeventoftwopowerunitsbecominginoperativeduringsuchtime andwiththeotherpowerunitsorunitoperatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditions specifiedbecapableofcontinuingtheflighthavingregardtothemeterologicalconditionsexpectedfor theflightclearingallobstacleswithintennauticalmileseithersideoftheintendedtrackbyavertical intervalofatleast1,000feet,toanaerodromeatwhichasafelandingcanbemade. 8.Thelandingweightoftheaeroplaneshallnotexceedthemaximumlandingweight,ifany,specified forthealtitudeandtheexpectedairtemperaturefortheestimatedtimeoflandingattheaerodromeat whichitisintendedtolandandatanyalternateaerodrome.

9.(1)Thedistancerequiredbytheaeroplanetolandfromaheightoffiftyfeetdoesnot,atthe aerodromeatwhichitisintendedtolandandatanyalternateaerodrome,exceedseventypercentof thelandingdistanceavailableon (a) (b) themostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions;and therunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwindconditions.

(2)Forthepurposesofparagraph(1)ofthisconditionthedistancerequiredtolandfromaheightoffifty feetbeingtakentobethatappropriateto (a) (b) (c) thelandingweight; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; thetemperatureinthespecifiedinternationalstandardatmosphereappropriatetothealtitude attheaerodrome; alevelsurfaceinthecaseofrunwaysusableinbothdirections; theaverageslopeoftherunwayinthecaseofrunwaysusableinonlyonedirection; stillairconditionsinthecaseofthemostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions; notmorethanfiftypercentoftheforecastwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoflanding ornotlessthan150percentoftheforecastwindcomponentinthedirectionoflandinginthe caseoftherunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwindconditions. Aeroplanesofaspecifiedmaximumtotalweightauthorisednotexceeding 12,500lbs.andwhichcomplywitheithercondition1(a)orcondition1(b) ofthisregulationorwithboththeseconditions

(d) (e) (f) (g)

10.Iftheaeroplaneisengagedinaflightatnightorwhenthecloudceilingorvisibilityprevailingatthe aerodromeofdepartureandforecastfortheestimatedtimeoflandingattheaerodromeofdestination oratanyalternateaerodrome,arelessthan500feetandthreemilesrespectively,itwill,withanyoneof itspowerunitsinoperativeandtheremainingpowerunitorunitsoperatingwithinthemaximum continuouspowerconditionsspecified,becapableofachievingandmaintaininganaltitudeof1,000feet aboveallobstacleswithintennauticalmilesoftherelevantaerodrome. 11.(1)Thedistancerequiredbytheaeroplanetoattainaheightoffiftyfeetwithallpowerunits operatingwithinthemaximumtakeoffpowerconditionsspecified,doesnotexceedthetakeoffrun availableattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade. (2)Thedistancerequiredbytheaeroplanetoattaintheheightoffiftyfeet,withallpowerunits operatingwithinthemaximumtakeoffpowerconditionsspecified,whenmultipliedbyafactorof1.33, doesnotexceedtheemergencydistanceavailableattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade.

(3)Forthepurposeofparagraphs(1)and(2)ofthiscondition,thedistancerequiredbytheaeroplaneto attainaheightoffiftyfeetshallbethatappropriateto (a) (b) (c) theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; thetemperatureinthespecifiedinternationalstandardatmosphereappropriatetothealtitude attheaerodrome,orifgreater,theairtemperatureattheaerodromeless15centigrade; theslopeofthesurfaceoftheaerodromeinthedirectionoftakeoffoverthetakeoffrun availableandtheemergencydistanceavailable,respectively;and notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoftake offornotlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff.

(d)

(e)

12.Thetakeoffflightpath,withallpowerunitsoperatingwithinthemaximumtakeoffpower conditionsspecified,appropriateto (a) (b) (c) theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; thetemperatureinthespecifiedinternationalstandardatmosphereappropriatetothealtitude attheaerodrome,or,ifgreater,theairtemperatureattheaerodromeless15centigrade;and notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoftake offornotlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff,

(d)

andplottedfromapointfiftyfeetabovetheendofthefactoreddistancerequiredfortakeoffunder condition11(2)ofthisregulation,attheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade,showsthatthe aeroplaneeitherwillbeabletocomplywithsuchrequirementsinrespectofthetakeoffflightpathto befollowedastheMinistermayhaveapprovedinrelationtothataerodromeasbeingrequirements whichflighttestsundertakenontheauthorityoftheMinisterhaveshownwillresultinsafeoperation, or,inanycasewheretheMinisterhasnotapprovedanysuchrequirementsinrelationtothat aerodrome,willclearanyobstaclelyingwithin200feetplushalfthewingspanoftheaeroplaneon eithersideofitspathbyaverticalintervalofatleast35feet.Inassessingtheabilityoftheaeroplaneto satisfythisconditionitshallnotbeassumedtomakeachangeofdirectionofaradiuslessthanaradius ofsteadyturncorrespondingtoanangleofbankof15. 13.Theaeroplaneshall,inthemeteorologicalconditionsexpectedfortheflight,intheeventofanyone powerunitbecominginoperativeatanypointonitsrouteoronanyplanneddiversiontherefromand withtheotherpowerunitorunits,ifany,operatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditions specified,becapableofcontinuingtheflightsoastoreachapointaboveaplaceatwhichasafelanding canbemadeatasuitableheightforsuchlanding.

14.Theaeroplaneshall,inthemeteorologicalconditionsexpectedfortheflight,atanypointonits routeoranyplanneddiversiontherefrom,becapableofclimbingatagradientofatleast1in50,with allpowerunitsoperatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditionsspecified,atthefollowing altitudes (a)theminimumaltitudeforsafeflightoneachstageoftheroutetobeflownoronanyplanned diversiontherefromspecifiedin,orcalculatedfrom,theinformationcontainedintheoperationsmanual relatingtotheaeroplane;and (b)theminimumaltitudesnecessaryforcompliancewithcondition13ofthisregulation. 15.Ifontheroutetobeflownoranyplanneddiversiontherefromtheaeroplanewillbeengagedina flightoverwaterduringwhichatanypointitmaybemorethanthirtyminutes'flyingtimeinstillair fromthenearestshore,itshall,intheeventofonepowerunitbecominginoperativeduringsuchtime andwiththeotherpowerunitorunitsoperatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditions specified,becapableofclimbingatagradientofatleast1in200atanaltitudeof5,000feetinthe specifiedinternationalstandardatmosphere. 16.Thelandingweightoftheaeroplaneshallnotexceedthemaximumlandingweight,ifany,specified forthealtitudeandtheexpectedairtemperaturefortheestimatedtimeoflandingattheaerodromeat whichitisintendedtolandandatanyalternateaerodrome. 17.Thedistancerequiredbytheaeroplanetolandfromaheightoffiftyfeetdoesnot,attheaerodrome atwhichitisintendedtolandandatanyalternateaerodrome,exceedseventypercent,orifavisual approachandlandingwillbepossibleinthemeteorologicalconditionsforecastfortheestimatedtime oflanding,eightypercentofthelandingdistanceavailableon (i)themostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions;and (ii)therunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwindconditions, thedistancerequiredtolandfromaheightoffiftyfeetbeingtakentobethatappropriateto (a) (b) (c) thelandingweight; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; thetemperatureinthespecifiedinternationalstandardatmosphereappropriatetothealtitude attheaerodrome; (i)alevelsurfaceinthecaseofrunwaysusableinbothdirections; (ii)theaverageslopeoftherunwayinthecaseofrunwaysusableinonlyonedirection;and (e) (i)stillairconditionsinthecaseofthemostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions;

(d)

(ii)notmorethanfiftypercentoftheforecastwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionof landingornotlessthan150percentoftheforecastwindcomponentinthedirectionoflanding inthecaseoftherunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwind conditions. WEIGHTANDPERFORMANCEOFPUBLICTRANSPORT AeroplanesclassifiedasaeroplanesofperformancegroupAin theircertificatesofairworthiness 5.AircraftofperformancegroupA Withreferencetoregulation24oftheAirNavigationRegulations,anaeroplaneregisteredinNigeriain respectofwhichthereisinforceunderthoseRegulationsacertificateofairworthinessinwhichthe aeroplaneisdesignatedasbeingofperformancegroupA,shallnotflyforthepurposeofpublic transportunlesstheweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrunissuchthatthe conditionssetoutinregulation6oftheseRegulationsaresatisfied. 6.ConditionastoweightofaircraftwithperformancegroupA Theconditionsreferredtoinregulation5areasfollows 1.Thatweightdoesnotexceedthemaximumtakeoffweightforaltitudeandtemperaturespecifiedfor thealtitudeandtheairtemperatureattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade. 2.Thetakeoffrun,takeoffdistanceandtheemergencydistancerespectivelyrequiredfortakeoff, specifiedasbeingappropriateto (a) (b) (c) (d) theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; theairtemperatureattheaerodrome; theslopeofthesurfaceoftheaerodromeinthedirectionoftakeoffoverthetakeoffrun available,thetakeoffdistanceavailableandtheemergencydistanceavailablerespectively;and notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoftake offornotlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff,

(e)

donotexceedthetakeoffrun,thetakeoffdistanceandtheemergencydistanceavailable,respectively attheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade;andinascertainingtheemergencydistance required,thepointatwhichthepilotisassumedtodecidetodiscontinuethetakeoffshallnotbe nearertothestartofthetakeoffrunthanthepointatwhich,inascertainingthetakeoffrunrequired andthetakeoffdistancerequired,heisassumedtodecidetocontinuethetakeoff,intheeventof powerunitfailure.

3.(1)Thenettakeoffflightpathwithonepowerunitinoperativespecifiedasbeingappropriateto (a) (b) (c) (d) theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; theairtemperatureattheaerodrome;and notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirection oftakeoffornotlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthe directionoftakeoff,

andplottedfromapoint35feetorfiftyfeet,asappropriate,abovetheendofthetakeoffdistance requiredattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemadetoaheightof1,500feetabovethe aerodrome,showsthattheaeroplanewillclearanyobstacleinitspathbyaverticalintervalofatleast 35feet,exceptthatifitisintendedthattheaeroplaneshallchangeitsdirectionofflightbymorethan 15theverticalintervalshallnotbelessthanfiftyfeetduringthechangeofdirection. (2)Forthepurposeofcondition3(1)ofthisregulationanobstacleshallbedeemedtobeinthepathof theaeroplaneifthedistancefromtheobstacletothenearestpointonthegroundbelowtheintended lineofflightoftheaeroplanedoesnotexceed (a) adistanceof200feetplushalfthewingspanoftheaeroplaneplusoneeighthofthedistance fromsuchpointtotheendofthetakeoffdistanceavailable,measuredalongtheintendedline offlightoftheaeroplane;or 5,000feet,

(b)

whicheveristheless. (3)Inassessingtheabilityoftheaeroplanetosatisfythiscondition,itshallnotbeassumedtomakea changeofdirectionofaradiuslessthantheradiusofsteadyturnspecified. 4.Theaeroplaneshall,inthemeteorologicalconditionsexpectedfortheflight,intheeventofanyone powerunitbecominginoperativeatanypointonitsrouteoronanyplanneddiversiontherefromand withtheotherpowerunitsorunitoperatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditions specified,becapableofcontinuingtheflight,clearingbyaverticalintervalofaleast2,000feetobstacles withinfivenauticalmileseithersideoftheintendedtrack,toanaerodromeatwhichitcancomplywith condition7inthisregulationrelatingtoanalternateaerodrome,andonarrivaloversuchaerodrome thegradientofthespecifiednetflightpathwithonepowerunitinoperativeshallnotbelessthanzero at1,500feetabovetheaerodrome;andinassessingtheabilityoftheaeroplanetosatisfythiscondition, itshallnotbeassumedtobecapableofflyingatanaltitudeexceedingthespecifiedmaximum permissiblealtitudeforpowerunitrestarting. 5.Theaeroplaneshall,inthemeteorologicalconditionsexpectedfortheflight,intheeventofanytwo powerunitsbecominginoperativeatanypointalongtherouteoronanyplanneddiversionthereform

morethanninetyminutes'flyingtimeinstillairatthepowerunitsoperatingeconomicalcruisingspeed fromthenearestaerodromeatwhichitcancomplywithcondition7inthisregulation,relatingtoan alternateaerodrome,becapableofcontinuingtheflightwithallotherpowerunitsoperatingwithinthe specifiedmaximumcontinuouspowerconditions,clearingbyaverticalintervalofatleast2,000feet obstacleswithinfivenauticalmileseithersideoftheintendedtracktosuchanaerodrome,andon arrivaloversuchaerodromethegradientofthespecifiednetflightpathwithtwopowerunits inoperativeshallnotbelessthanzeroat1,500feetabovetheaerodrome;andinassessingtheabilityof theaeroplanetosatisfythisconditionitshallnotbeassumedtobecapableofflyingatanaltitude exceedingthespecifiedmaximumpermissiblealtitudeforpowerunitrestarting. 6.Thelandingweightoftheaeroplanewillnotexceedthemaximumlandingweightspecifiedforthe altitudeandtheexpectedairtemperaturefortheestimatedtimeoflandingattheaerodromeatwhich itisintendedtolandandatanyalternateaerodrome. 7.(1)Thelandingdistancesrequired,respectivelyspecifiedasbeingappropriatetoaerodromesof destinationandalternateaerodromes,donotexceedattheaerodromeatwhichitisintendedtolandor atanyalternateaerodrome,asthecasemaybe,thelandingdistanceavailableon (a) (b) themostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions;and therunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwindconditions:

Providedthatifanalternateaerodromeisdesignatedintheflightplan,thespecifiedlandingdistance requiredmaybethatappropriatetoanalternateaerodromewhenassessingtheabilityoftheaeroplane tosatisfythisconditionattheaerodromeofdestinationinrespectoftherunwaythatmayberequired forlandingbecauseoftheforecastwindconditions. (2)Forthepurposesofcondition7(1)ofthisregulationthelandingdistancerequiredshallbethat specifiedasbeingappropriateto (a) (b) (c) thelandingweight; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; thetemperatureinthespecifiedinternationalstandardatmosphereappropriatetothealtitude attheaerodrome; stillairconditionsinthecaseofthemostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions; notmorethanfiftypercentoftheforecastwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionof landingornotlessthan150percentoftheforecastwindcomponentinthedirectionoflanding inthecaseoftherunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwind conditions.

(d) (e)

WeightandperformanceofpublictransportaeroplanesclassifiedasaeroplanesofperformancegroupC orofperformancegroupDintheircertificatesofairworthiness

7.AircraftofperformancegroupsCandD Withreferencetoregulation24oftheAirNavigationRegulations,anaeroplaneregisteredinNigeriain respectofwhichthereisinforceunderthoseRegulationsacertificateofairworthinessinwhichthe aeroplaneisdesignatedasbeingofperformancegroupCorperformancegroupD,shallnotflyforthe purposeofpublictransportunlesstheweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoff runissuchthattheconditionssetoutinregulation8oftheseRegulationsaresatisfied. 8.ConditionsastoweightofaircraftofperformancegroupsCandD Theconditionsreferredtoinregulation7oftheseRegulationsareasfollows 1.(1)Thatweightdoesnotexceedthemaximumtakeoffweightspecifiedforthealtitudeandtheair temperatureattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade. (2)Thetakeoffrunrequiredandthetakeoffdistancerequired,specifiedasbeingappropriateto (a) (b) (c) (d) theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; theairtemperatureattheaerodrome; theaverageslopeofthesurfaceoftheaerodromeinthedirectionoftakeoffoverthe emergencydistanceavailable; notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoftake offornotlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff,

(e)

donotexceedthetakeoffrunavailableandtheemergencydistanceavailable,respectively,atthe aerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade. (3)Thenettakeoffflightpathwithallpowerunitsoperatingspecifiedasbeingappropriateto (a)theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; (b)thealtitudeattheaerodrome; (c)theairtemperatureattheaerodrome; (d)notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoftakeoffor notlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff, andplottedfromapointfiftyfeetabovetheendofthetakeoffdistancerequiredattheaerodromeat whichthetakeoffistobemadetothepointatwhichtheaeroplanereachestheminimumaltitudefor safeflightonthefirststageoftheroutetobeflowninorcalculatedfromtheinformationcontainedin theoperationsmanualrelatingtotheaircraft,showsthattheaeroplanewillclearbyasafemarginany obstaclethedistancefromwhichtothenearestpointonthegroundbelowtheintendedlineofflightof

theaeroplanedoesnotexceed200feetplushalfthewingspanoftheaeroplane.Inassessingtheability oftheaeroplanetosatisfythisconditionitshallnotbeassumedtomakeachangeofdirectiontoa radiuslessthanthespecifiedradiusofsteadyturn. (4)Theaeroplaneshall,ifitisdesignatedinitscertificateofairworthinessasanaeroplaneof performancegroupCandifitisnecessaryforittobeflownsolelybyreferencetoinstrumentsforany periodbeforereachingtheminimumaltitudeforsafeflightonthefirststageoftheroutetobeflown, statedin,orcalculatedfromtheinformationcontainedin,theoperationsmanual,duringsuchperiod also,satisfycondition3inregulation5oftheseRegulations. (5)Theaeroplaneshall,inthemeteorologicalconditionsexpectedfortheflight,intheeventofanyone powerunitbecominginoperativeatanypointonitsrouteoronanyplanneddiversiontherefrom,and withtheotherpowerunitsorunit,ifany,operatingwithinthespecifiedmaximumcontinuouspower conditions (a)inthecaseofanaeroplanedesignatedasanaeroplaneofperformancegroupC,becapableof continuingtheflightataltitudesnotlessthantherelevantminimumaltitudesforsafeflightstatedin,or calculatedfromtheinformationcontainedin,theoperationsmanualtoapoint1,500feetabovean aerodromeatwhichasafelandingcanbemadeandafterarrivalatthatpointbecapableofmaintaining thatheight; (b)inthecaseofanaeroplanedesignatedasanaeroplaneofperformancegroupD,becapableof continuingtheflighttoapoint1,000feetaboveaplaceatwhichasafelandingcanbemade: Providedthatinassessingtheabilityoftheaeroplanetosatisfythisconditionitshallnotbeassumedto becapableofflyingatanypointonitsrouteatanaltitudeexceedingtheperformanceceilingwithall powerunitsoperatingspecifiedasbeingappropriatetoitsestimatedweightatthatpoint. (6)Thelandingweightoftheaeroplaneshallnotexceedthemaximumlandingweightspecifiedforthe altitudeandtheexpectedairtemperaturefortheestimatedtimeoflandingattheaerodromeatwhich itisintendedtolandandatanyalternateaerodrome. (7)Thedistancerequiredbytheaeroplanetolandfromaheightoffiftyfeetdoesnot,attheaerodrome atwhichitisintendedtolandandatanyalternateaerodrome,exceedseventypercentofthelanding distanceavailableonthemostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions,orontherunwaythat mayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwindconditions,andforthepurposesofthissub paragraphthedistancerequiredtolandfromaheightoffiftyfeetshallbetakentobethatspecifiedas beingappropriateto (a) (b) (c) thelandingweight; thealtitudeattheaerodrome; theexpectedairtemperaturefortheestimatedtimeoflandingattheaerodrome;

(d) (e) (f) (g)

alevelsurfaceinthecaseofrunwaysusableinbothdirections; theaverageslopeintherunwayinthecaseofrunwaysusableinonlyonedirection; stillairconditionsinthecaseofthemostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions; notmorethanfiftypercentoftheforecastwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoflanding ornotlessthan150percentoftheforecastwindcomponentinthedirectionoflandinginthe caseofarunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwindconditions.

2.AnaeroplanedesignatedasaforesaidasanaeroplaneofperformancegroupDshallnotflyforthe purposeofpublictransport(exceptforthesolepurposeoftrainingpersonstoperformdutiesinaircraft) atnightorwhenthecloudceilingorvisibilityprevailingattheaerodromeofdepartureandforecastfor theestimatedtimeoflandingattheaerodromeatwhichitisintendedtolandandatanyalternate aerodromearelessthan1,000feetandonemilerespectively. WEIGHTANDPERFORMANCEOFPUBLICTRANSPORT

AeroplanesclassifiedasaeroplanesofperformancegroupXintheir certificatesofairworthiness

9.AircraftofperformancegroupX Withreferencetoregulation24oftheAirNavigationRegulations,anaeroplaneinrespectofwhich thereisinforceunderthoseRegulationsacertificateofairworthinessinwhichtheaeroplaneis designatedasbeingofperformancegroupX,shallnotflyforthepurposeofpublictransportunlessthe weightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementoftakeoffissuchthattheconditionssetoutin regulation10aresatisfied. 10.ConditionastoweightofaircraftofperformancegroupX Theconditionsreferredtoinregulation9oftheseRegulationsareasfollows 1.(1)Thatweightdoesnotexceedthemaximumtakeoffweightspecifiedforthealtitudeatthe aerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade,orforthealtitudeandtheairtemperatureatsuch aerodromeasthecasemaybe. (2)Theminimumeffectivetakeoffrunwaylengthrequired,specifiedasbeingappropriateto (a)theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; (b)thealtitudeattheaerodrome; (c)theairtemperatureatthetimeoftakeoff; (d)theoverallslopeofthetakeoffrunavailable;and

(e)notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionoftakeoffor notlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff, doesnotexceedthetakeoffrunavailableattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade. (3)Thetakeoffflightpathwithonepowerunitinoperative,specifiedasbeingappropriateto (a)theweightoftheaeroplaneatthecommencementofthetakeoffrun; (b)thealtitudeattheaerodrome;and (c)notmorethanfiftypercentofthereportedwindcomponentoppositetothedirectiontotakeoffor notlessthan150percentofthereportedwindcomponentinthedirectionoftakeoff, andplottedfromapointfiftyfeetabovetheendoftheminimumeffectivetakeoffrunwaylength requiredattheaerodromeatwhichthetakeoffistobemade,showsthattheaeroplanewillthereafter clearanyobstacleinitspathbyaverticalintervalofnotlessthanthegreateroffiftyfeetor35feetplus onehundredthofthedistancefromthepointonthegroundbelowtheintendedlineofflightofthe aeroplanenearesttotheobstacletotheendofthetakeoffdistanceavailable,measuredalongthe intendedlineofflightoftheaeroplane. (4)Forthepurposeofcondition1(3)ofthisregulation,anobstacleshallbedeemedtobeinthepathof theaeroplaneifthedistancefromtheobstacletothenearestpointonthegroundbelowtheintended lineofflightdoesnotexceed (a)adistanceof200feetplushalfthewingspanoftheaeroplaneplusoneeighthofthedistancefrom suchpointtotheendofthetakeoffdistanceavailablemeasuredalongtheintendedlineofflight;or (b)5,000feet, whicheveristheless. (5)Inassessingtheabilityoftheaeroplanetosatisfythiscondition,insofarasitrelatestoflightpath,it shallnotbeassumedtomakeachangeofdirectionofaradiuslessthantheradiusofsteadyturn correspondingtoanangleofbankof15. 2.(1)Subjecttocondition1(2)ofthisregulation,theweightoftheaeroplaneatanypointontheroute oranyplanneddiversiontherefrom,havingregardtothefuelandoilexpectedtobeconsumedupto thatpoint,shallbesuchthattheaeroplane,withonepowerunitinoperativeandtheotherpowerunit orunitsoperatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditionsspecified,willbecapableofarate ofclimbofatleastK(Vso/100)2feetperminuteatanaltitudenotlessthantheminimumaltitudefor thesafeflightstatedinorcalculatedfromtheinformationcontainedintheoperationsmanual,where VsoisinknotsandKhasthevalueof7971060/N,Nbeingthenumberofpowerunitsinstalled. (2)Asanalternativetocondition1(1)ofthisregulation,theaeroplanemaybeflowntoanaltitudefrom which,intheeventoffailureofonepowerunit,itiscapableofreachinganaerodromewherealanding

canbemadeinaccordancewithcondition1(4)inthisregulationrelatingtoanalternateaerodrome; andinthatcase,theweightoftheaeroplaneshallbesuchthat,withtheremainingpowerunitorunits operatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditionsspecified,itiscapableofmaintaininga minimumaltitudeontheroutetosuchaerodromeof2,000feetaboveallobstacleswithinfivenautical milesoneithersideoftheintendedtrack;and (a) therateofclimbspecifiedfortheappropriateweightandaltitude,usedincalculatingtheflight pathshallbereducedbyanamountequaltoK(Vso/100)2feetperminute; theaeroplaneshallcomplywiththeclimbrequirementofcondition2(1)at1,000feetabovethe chosenaerodrome; accountshallbetakenoftheeffectofwindandtemperatureoftheflightpath;and theweightoftheaeroplanemaybeassumedtobeprogressivelyreducedbynormal consumptionoffuelandoil.

(b)

(c) (d)

(3)Anaeroplanehavingfourpowerunitsshall,ifanytwopowerunitsbecomeinoperativeatanypoint alongtherouteoranyplanneddiversiontherefrom,beingapointmorethanninetyminutes'flyingtime (assumingallpowerunitstobeoperating)fromthenearestaerodromeatwhichalandingcanbemade incompliancewithcondition2(4)ofthisregulationrelatingtoanalternateaerodrome,becapableof continuingtheflightatanaltitudeofnotlessthan1,000feetabovegroundleveltoapointabovethat aerodrome. (4)Therequiredlandingrunwaylengthsrespectivelyspecifiedasbeingappropriatetotheaerodromeof intendeddestinationandthealternateaerodromes,donotexceedattheaerodromeatwhichitis intendedtolandoratanyalternateaerodrome,asthecasemaybe,thelandingdistanceavailableon (a) (b) themostsuitablerunwayforalandinginstillairconditions;and therunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwindconditions,

therequiredlandingrunwaylengthsbeingtakentobethosespecifiedasbeingappropriateto (i)thelandingweight; (ii)thealtitudeattheaerodrome; (iii)stillairconditionsinthecaseofthemostsuitablerunwayforalandingmstillairconditions; and (iv)notmorethanfiftypercentoftheforecastwindcomponentoppositetothedirectionof landingornotlessthan150percentoftheforecastwindcomponentinthedirectionoflanding inthecaseoftherunwaythatmayberequiredforlandingbecauseoftheforecastwind conditions. ___________________

CIVILAVIATION(BIRTHS,DEATHSANDMISSINGPERSONS)

REGULATIONS

ARRANGEMENTOFREGULATIONS

REGULATION 1.Shorttitle. 2.Interpretation. 3.Returnsrelatingtobirthsanddeathsbyownersofaircraft. 4.RecordstobekeptbyMinister. 5.Transmissionofcopiesofentriestoappropriateregistrar. 6.Determinationofappropriateregistrar. 7.Savingforfatherofillegitimatechild. 8.Rectificationoferrors. SCHEDULES FIRSTSCHEDULE Formofnotificationofabirth SECONDSCHEDULE Formofanotificationofadeath THIRDSCHEDULE Recordofbirths FOURTHSCHEDULE Recordofdeaths FIFTHSCHEDULE Recordofmissingpersons _____________________

CIVILAVIATION(BIRTHS,DEATHSANDMISSINGPERSONS)

REGULATIONS

[Commencement.]

[1stDecember,1965]

1.Shorttitle

TheseRegulationsmaybecitedastheCivilAviation(Births,DeathsandMissingPersons)Regulations. 2.Interpretation (1)IntheseRegulationsunlessthecontentotherwiserequires "aircraft"includesallballoons,whethercaptiveorfree,gliders,airshipsandflyingmachines; "journey"isdeemedtocommencewhenatravellerentersanaircraftregisteredinNigeriaforthe purposeofthejourneyandtocontinueuntilthattravelleralightstherefromoncompletionofthe journey,notwithstandinganyintermediatestoporbreakinthejourney; "Minister"meanstheMinisterresponsibleformattersrelatingtocivilaviation; "missingpersons"meanspersonswithrespecttowhomtherearereasonablegroundsforbelievingthat theyhavediedinconsequenceofanaccidentoccurringinoroverNigeriatoanaircraftregisteredin Nigeria; "traveller",inrelationtoanaircraft,includesamemberofthecrew. (2)TheInterpretationActshallapplyforthepurposeoftheinterpretationoftheseRegulationsasit appliesforthepurposeoftheinterpretationofanActoftheNationalAssembly. 3. [Cap.123.]

Returnsrelatingtobirthsanddeathsbyownersofaircraft

(1)TheownerofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashall,assoonasispracticablebutnotlaterthansix monthsaftertheoccurrenceinanypartoftheworldofabirthordeathintheaircraft,oratravellerin theaircraftwhoiskilledonthejourneyinconsequenceofanaccident,transmittotheMinisterareturn ofsuchbirthordeathintheform,inaccordancewiththeinstructions,andcontainingtheparticulars prescribedintheFirstScheduletotheseRegulations(inthecaseofabirth)ortheSecondScheduleto theseRegulations(inthecaseofadeath): [FirstSchedule.]

Providedthatifsuchparticularsarenotknowntotheowneroftheaircraft,heshalltransmitas aforesaidsomanyofsuchparticularsasheisreasonablyabletoascertainhavingregardtothe circumstancesofthebirthordeath. (2)Tofacilitatetherenderingofreturnsinaccordancewiththisregulation,thepersonincommandof anaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallforthwithontheoccurrenceinanypartoftheworldofabirthor deathintheaircraft,orofthedeathoutsideNigeriaofatravellerintheaircraftwhoiskilledonthe journeyinconsequenceofanaccident,recordinthejourneylogbook,orotherappropriatedocument relatingtothataircraft,theparticularsofsuchbirthordeathmentionedinparagraph1ofthis regulationandshallmakesuchrecordavailabletotheownerassoonaspracticable:

Providedthatifallsuchparticularsarenotknowntothepersonincommandofanaircraftandcannot bereadilyascertainedbyhim,heshallrecordandmakeavailableasaforesaidsomanyofsuch particularsasarereadilyascertainable. (3)Whereanaircrafthasbeenbonafidedemised,letorhiredoutforaperiodexceedingfourteendays toanyotherpersonbytheownerthereof,andnopilot,commander,navigatororoperativememberof thecrewoftheaircraftisintheemploymentoftheowner,theprovisionsofthisregulationshallhave effectasthoughforreferencestotheownerthereweresubstitutedreferencestothepersontowhom theaircrafthasbeensodemised,let,orhiredout. 4.RecordstobekeptbyMinister TheMinistershallkeep (a)aseparaterecordofbirthsintheformsetoutintheThirdScheduletotheseRegulationsinwhich shallberecordedtheparticularstransmittedtohimofbirthsoccurringinoroverNigeriainaircraft registeredinNigeria; [ThirdSchedule.]

(b)aseparaterecordofdeathsintheformintheFourthScheduletotheseRegulationsinwhichshallbe recordedtheparticularstransmittedtohimofdeathsoccurringinoroverNigeriainaircraftregistered inNigeria;and [FourthSchedule.]

(c)aseparaterecordintheformintheFifthScheduletotheseRegulationsofpersonsreportedtohim asmissingpersons. [FifthSchedule.]

5.Transmissionofcopiesofentriestoappropriateregistrar TheMinistershallwithinsevendaysofthecompletionofanentryinanyrecordkeptinhisMinistry pursuanttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulationscauseacertifiedcopyofsuchentrytobetransmittedto theappropriateregistrar. 6.Determinationofappropriateregistrar ForthepurposeoftheseRegulations,theappropriateregistrarshallbeascertainedasfollows (a) whereitappearstotheMinisterthatanentryintherecordofbirthsrelatestothebirthofa childthefatherofwhom,orifthechildisillegitimate,themotherofwhom,wasatthetimeofthebirth usuallyresidentintheFederalCapitalTerritory,AbujaorinanyStateoftheFederation,acertifiedcopy oftheentryshallbesenttotheRegistrarofBirthsandDeathsintheFederalCapitalTerritory,Abujaor theStateconcerned,asthecasemayrequire;

(b) whereitappearstotheMinisterthatanentryintherecordofdeathsormissingpersonsrelates toapersonwho,atthetimeofhisdeath,or(inthecaseofamissingperson)atthetimewhenhewas reportedmissing,wasusuallyresidentinFederalCapitalTerritory,AbujaorinanyStateofthe Federation,acertifiedcopyoftheentryshallbesenttotheRegistrarofBirthsandDeathsintheFederal CapitalTerritory,AbujaortheStateconcerned,asthecasemayrequire; (c) ineveryothercase,acertifiedcopyofanentryintherecordofbirths,deaths,ormissing personsshallbesenttowhicheverregistrarmaybethoughtappropriate. 7.Savingforfatherofillegitimatechild Inthecaseofthebirthofanillegitimatechild,thenameofanypersonasfatherofsuchchildshallnot beenteredinanyreturnorrecordofparticularsofthebirthofsuchchildunlessthemotherofthechild andthepersonacknowledginghimselftobethefatherofthechildshallhavesignedacompletedform ofreturnasinformants. 8.Rectificationoferror (1)IftheMinisterissatisfiedthatthereisanerrororomissioninanyentrymadeintherecordofbirths, deathsormissingpersonskeptbyhimpursuanttoregulation4oftheseRegulations,hemay,in accordancewithevidenceofthetruefactsrelatingtotheentry,rectifyitinsuchmannerasmayappear tohimappropriate. (2)Withinsevendaysafterthecorrectionofanyentryinhisrecordsinaccordancewiththisregulation, theMinistershallcauseacertifiedcopyofsuchcorrectedentrytobetransmittedtotheappropriate registrar. ________________ FIRSTSCHEDULE

(Formofnotificationofabirth) [Regulation3(1).]

1.Registrationandmarkingofaircraft 2.Dateofbirth(a).. 3.Placeofbirth(b).. 4.Sex(c).. 5.Name(d) 6.Name,surnameandnationalityorcountryoffather(e).. 7.Maidennameandnationalityorcountryofmother.

8.Dateandplaceofmarriageofparents. 9.Rankoroccupationandaddressesoffather(or,indefault,ofmother)(e).. 10.Name,descriptionandaddressofinformant(ifany)(f)........................................... 11.Signatureofinformant(s) Signatureandrankofpersonscompletingthereturn Date. Notes

(a)Dayandmonthinwords,yearinfigures. (b)Approximateposition,e.g."40mileswestofKaduna". (c)"Boy"or"Girl"asthecasemaybe. (d)Fullfirstnamesofchild. (e)Firstnamesinfullandfollowedbysurname;surnametobewritteninblockletters.Ifchildis illegitimate(see(8)above)theparticularsrelatingtothefathermustnotberecordedinthereturn unlessatthejointrequestofthemotherandofthepersonacknowledginghimselftobethefatherof thechildinwhichcasesuchpersonshall,aswellasthemother,signacompletedformofreturnas informant. (f)Theinformant'sfullnames,relationship(ifany)tothechild,andfullpostaladdressshouldbestated. Exceptinthecircumstancesmentionedat(e)aboveonlyoneperson(usuallythemotherorfather) shouldactasinformant. ______________________ SECONDSCHEDULE (Formofnotificationofadeath) [Regulation3(1).]

1.Registrationandmarkingofaircraft... 2.Dateofdeath(a). 3.Placeofdeath(b) 4.Namesandsurname(c). 5.Sex(d)

6.Age(e). 7.Rankoroccupation(f) 8.Nationalityorcountry. 9.Addressorabode(g).. 10.Causeofdeath.. 11.Nameofcertifyingmedicalpractitioner(ifany). 12.Durationofillness 13.Placeofburial 14.Signature,descriptionandaddressofinformant(h). 15.Dateofregistration 16.Signatureandrankofpersoncompletingtheform. Date.. Notes (a)Dayandmonthinwords,yearinfigures. (b)Actualposition,ifknown,otherwiseapproximateposition,e.g."40mileswestofKaduna". (c)Firstnamesinfull,followedbysurname.Surnametobewritteninblockletters. (d)"Male"or"Female". (e)Toberecordedincompleteyears,orinmonthsordays. (f)Womenandchildren Inthecaseofamarriedwomanorawidow,thewords,"wifeof'or"widowof'shallbeentered, followedbythename,rankofoccupation,andnationalityofthehusband. Inthecaseofanunmarriedwoman,thereshallbeinserted(i)theword"spinster"followedbyher professionoroccupation(ifany),rankortitle(ifany),andhernationality,and(ii)thewords"daughter of'followedbythename,profession,etc.,ofherfather. Inthecaseofchildrenundertheageofsixteenyears,thewords"sonof'or"daughterof'shallbe followedbythename,profession,etc.,ofthefather. (f)Womenandchildren.

(h)Thefullpostaladdressshouldbestated. (h)Theinformant'sfullnames,relationship(ifany)todeceased,andfullpostaladdressshouldbe stated. _______________________ THIRDSCHEDULE

RecordofbirthsinaircraftregisteredinNigeria [Regulation4(a).]

(1)Registrationandmarkingofaircraft.. (2)Dateofbirth (3)Placeofbirth (4)Sexofchild. (5)Name(ifany).. (6)Nameandnationalityorcountryoffather (7)Maidennameandnationalityorcountryofmother. (8)Rankoroccupationandaddressesoffather(orindefault,ofmother) (9)Name,descriptionandaddressofinformant (10)Dateofregistration. (11)SignatureofMinister. (12)Name,ifaddedafterregistrationofbirth.. ________________________ FOURTHSCHEDULE

RecordofdeathinaircraftregisteredinNigeria [Regulation4(b).]

(1)Registrationandmarkingofaircraft.. (2)Dateofdeath. (3)Placeofdeath..

(4)Fullname.. (5)Sex.. (6)Age... (7)Rankoroccupation... (8)Nationalityorcountry.. (9)Abode.. (10)Causeofdeath......................................................... (11)Nameofcertifyingmedicalpractitioner(ifany). (12)Durationofillness... ________________________ FIFTHSCHEDULE

PersonsmissingandbelievedtohavediedinconsequenceofaccidenttoaircraftregisteredinNigeria [Regulation4(c).]

(1)Registrationandmarkingofaircraft (2)Fullnameofmissingperson.. (3)Sex... (4)Age.. (5)Rankoroccupation.... (6)Nationalityorcountry.. (7)Address (8)Dateandplaceofaccidentandgroundsforpresumptionofdeath (9)Name,descriptionandaddressofinformant.............. (10)Dateofregistration. (11)SignatureofMinister. ____________________

CIVILAVIATIONRULESOFTHEAIRANDAIRTRAFFICCONTROL
ARRANGEMENTOFRULES

RULE 1.Shorttitle.

PARTI

Interpretation

2.Interpretation. PARTII General

3.ApplicationofRulestoaircraft. 4.Misuseofsignalsandmarkings. 5.Reportinghazardousconditions. 6.Lowflying. 7.Simulatedinstrumentflight. 8.Practiceinstrumentapproaches.

PARTIII

Lightsandothersignalstobeshownbyaircraft

9.Lightsandothersignalstobeshownbyaircraft. 10.Displayoflightsofaircraft. 11.Failureofnavigationlights. 12.Flyingmachines. 13.Gliders. 14.Freeballoons. 15.Captiveballoonsandkites. 16.Airships. PARTIV Generalflightrules

17.Weatherreportsandforecasts. 18.Rulesforavoidingaerialcollisions. 19.Aerobaticmanoeuvres. 20.Righthandtrafficrule. 21.Notificationofarrival. 22.Flightinnotifiedairspace. 23.ChoiceofVRForIFR.

PARTV

VisualFlightRules

24.VisualFlightRules. PARTVI

InstrumentFlightRules

25.InstrumentFlightRules. 26.Minimumheight. 27.Quadrantrule. 28.Flightplanandairtrafficcontrolclearance. 29.Positionreports. 30.Communicationfailure. PARTVII Aerodrometrafficrules

31.Applicationofaerodrometrafficrules. 32.Visualsignals. 33.Accesstoandmovementonthemanoeuvringareaandotherpartsoftheaerodromeusedby aircraft. 34.Rightofwayontheground. 35.Droppingoftowropes,etc. 36.Aerodromesnothavingairtrafficcontrolunits. 37.Aerodromeshavingairtrafficcontrolunits. 38.Commander'sdutyatUnit. PARTVIII Aerodromesignalsandmarkingsvisualandauralsignals

39.Aerodromesignalsandmarkings:visualandauralsignals:general. 40.Signalsinthesignalsarea. 41.Markingsforpavedrunwaysandtaxiways. 42.Markingsonunpavedmanoeuvringareas. 43.Signalsvisiblefromtheground. 44.Lightsandpyrotechnicsignalsforcontrolofaerodrometraffic. 45.Marshallingsignals. 46.Distress,urgencyandsafetysignals. 47.Warningsignalstoaircraftinflight. PARTIX Groundlighting

48.Minimumgroundlighting. 49.Approachlighting. 50.Landingarealights. 51.Guidancelightsonthemanoeuvringareaandotherpartsoftheaerodromeusedbyaircraft. 52.Areasunfitforuse. 53.Landingdirectionindicator. 54.Obstructionlights.

PARTX

Airtrafficcontrol

55.Provisionsofairtrafficcontrolservices. 56.Licensingofairtrafficcontrollersandstudentairtrafficcontrollers. 57.Prohibitionofunlicencedairtrafficcontrollersandstudentairtrafficcontrollers. PARTXI

Flightoveranareainwhichsearchandvisualoperationswouldbedifficult

58.Flightoveranareainwhichsearchandrescueoperationswouldbedifficult. ______________________

CIVILAVIATIONRULESOFTHEAIRANDAIRTRAFFICCONTROL
underregulation56(1)oftheCivilAviation(AirNavigation)Regulations [Commencement.] [1stDecember,1965]

1.Shorttitle TheseRulesmaybecitedastheCivilAviationRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControl. PARTI

Interpretation

2.Interpretation (1)IntheseRules,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires "aerodrometrafficzone",inrelationtoanyaerodrome,meanstheairspaceextendingfromthe aerodrometoaheightof2,000feetabovetheleveloftheaerodromeandwithinadistanceof3,000 yardsofitsboundaries,exceptanypartofthatairspacewhichiswithintheaerodrometrafficzoneof anotheraerodromewhichisnotifiedforthepurposesoftheseRulesasbeingthecontrolling aerodrome; "AirNavigationRegulations"meanstheCivilAviation(AirNavigation)Regulations; "airtrafficcontrolclearance"meansauthorisationbyanairtrafficcontrolunitforanaircrafttoproceed underconditionsspecifiedbythatunit; "anticollisionlight"meansaflashingredlightshowinginalldirectionsforthepurposeofenablingthe aircrafttobemorereadilydetectedbythepilotsofdistantaircraft;

"cloudceiling",inrelationtoanaerodrome,meansthedistancemeasuredverticallyfromthenotified elevationofthataerodrometothelowestpartofanycloudvisiblefromtheaerodromewhichis sufficienttoobscuremorethanonehalfoftheskysovisible; "flightvisibility"meansthevisibilityforwardfromtheflightdeckofanaircraftinflight; "groundvisibility"meansthehorizontalvisibilityatgroundlevel; "IFRflight"meansaflightconductedinaccordancewiththeInstrumentFlightRulesofPartVIofthese Rules; "instrumentmeteorologicalconditions"meansweatherprecludingflightincompliancewiththevisual flightrules; "manoeuvringarea"meansthepartofanaerodromeprovidedforthetakeoffandlandingofaircraft andforthemovementofaircraftonthesurface,excludinganypartsoftheaerodromesetasideforthe embarkationanddisembarkationofpassengers,theloadingandunloadingofcargo,orthemaintenance orparkingofaircraft; "night"meansthetimebetweensunsetandsunrise,sunsetandsunrisebeingdeterminedatsurface level; "runway"meansanarea,whetherornotpaved,whichisprovidedforthetakeofforlandingofaircraft; "VFRflight"meansaflightconductedinaccordancewiththeVisualFlightRulesofPartVoftheseRules; "visualmeteorologicalconditions"meansweatherpermittingflightinaccordancewiththeVisualFlight Rules. (2)Subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraph(1)ofthisrule,expressionsusedintheseRulesshall,unless thecontextotherwiserequires,havethesamerespectivemeaningsasintheAirNavigationRegulations. [L.N.15of1966.]

(3)TheInterpretationActshallapplyforthepurposeoftheinterpretationoftheseRulesasitappliesfor thepurposeoftheinterpretationofanActoftheNationalAssembly. [Cap.I23.] PARTII General

3.ApplicationofRulestoaircraft TheseRules,insofarastheyareapplicableinrelationtoaircraft,shall,subjecttotheprovisionsofrule 31oftheseRules,applyinrelationto

(a) (b)

allaircraftwithinNigeria;and allaircraftregisteredinNigeria,wherevertheymaybe.

4.Misuseofsignalsandmarkings (1)AsignalormarkingtowhichameaningisgivenbytheseRulesorwhichisrequiredbytheseRulesto beusedincircumstancesorforapurposethereinspecified,shallnotbeusedexceptwiththatmeaning, orforthatpurpose. (2)Apersoninanaircraftoronanaerodromeoratanyplaceatwhichanaircraftistakingofforlanding shallnotmakeanysignalwhichmaybeconfusedwithasignalspecifiedintheseRules,and,exceptwith lawfulauthority,shallnotmakeanysignalwhichheknowsoroughtreasonablytoknowtobeasignalin useforsignallingtoorfromanynaval,militaryorairforceaircraft. 5.Reportinghazardousconditions Thecommanderofanaircraftshall,onmeetingwithhazardousconditionsinthecourseofaflight,oras soonaspossiblethereafter,sendtotheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunitbythequickestmeans availableinformationcontainingsuchparticularsofthehazardousconditionsasmaybepertinenttothe safetyofotheraircraft. 6.Lowflying (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraphs(6)and(7)ofthisrule,anaircraftotherthanahelicopter shallnotflyoveranycongestedareaofacity,townorsettlementbelow (a) suchheightaswouldenabletheaircrafttoalightclearoftheareaandwithoutdangerto personsorpropertyonthesurface,intheeventoffailureofapowerunit;or aheightof1,500feetabovethehighestfixedobjectwithin2,000feetoftheaircraft,whichever isthehigher.

(b)

(2)Ahelicoptershallnotflybelowsuchheightaswouldenableittoalightwithoutdangertopersonsor propertyonthesurface,intheeventoffailureofapowerunit. (3)ExceptwiththepermissioninwritingoftheMinisterandinaccordancewithanyconditionstherein specified,ahelicoptershallnotflyoveracongestedareaofacity,townorsettlementbelowaheightof 1,500feetabovethehighestfixedobjectwithin2,000feetofthehelicopter. (4)Anaircraftshallnotfly (a) over,orwithin1,000yardsof,anyassemblyintheopenairofmorethan1,000persons assembledforthepurposeofwitnessingorparticipatinginanyorganisedevent,exceptwiththe permissioninwritingoftheMinisterandinaccordancewithanyconditionsthereinspecifiedandwith theconsentinwritingoftheorganisersoftheevent;or

(b) belowsuchheightaswouldenableittoalightclearoftheassemblyintheeventofthefailureof apowerunit: ProvidedthatwhereapersonischargedwithanoffenceundertheAirNavigationRegulationsbyreason ofacontraventionofthissubparagraph,itshallbeagooddefencetoprovethattheflightofthe aircraftover,orwithin1,000yardsof,theassemblywasmadeatareasonableheightandforareason notconnectedwiththeassemblyorwiththeeventwhichwastheoccasionfortheassembly. [L.N.15of1966.]

(5)Anaircraftshallnotflycloserthan500feettoanyperson,vessel,vehicleorstructure. (6)(a)Thealternativesinparagraphs(1)(b)and(3)ofthisruleshallnotapplytoanaircraftflying (i)onaroutenotifiedforthepurposesofthisrule;or (ii)onaspecialVFRflightasdefinedinrule24oftheseRulesinaccordancewithinstructions givenforthepurposesofthatrulebytheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunit. (b)Paragraphs(1)(4)and(5)ofthisruleshallnotapplytoanaircraftintheserviceoftheNigerianPolice Force. (c)Paragraphs(1)(4)and(5)ofthisruleshallnotapplytotheflightofanaircraftoverorwithin1,000 yardsofanassemblyofpersonsgatheredforthepurposeofwitnessinganeventwhichconsistswholly orprincipallyofanaircraftraceorcontestoranexhibitionofflying,iftheaircraftistakingpartinsuch race,contest,orexhibitionorisengagedinaflightarrangedbyormadewiththeconsentinwritingof, theorganisersoftheevent. (d)Paragraph(5)ofthisruleshallnotapplyto (i)anyaircraftwhileitislandingortakingoffinaccordancewithnormalaviationpractice; (ii)anygliderwhileitishillsoaring. (7)Nothinginthisruleshallprohibitanyaircraftfrom (a)takingoff,landingorpractisingapproachestolanding;or (b)flyingforthepurposeofcheckingnavigationalaidsorproceduresinaccordancewithnormalaviation practiceataGovernmentorlicensedaerodromeinNigeriaoratanyaerodromeinanyotherstate;or (c)flyinginsuchamannerasmaybenecessaryforthepurposeofsavinglife: Providedthatinthecaseofpractisingapproachestolandingasaforesaidsuchpractisingisconfinedto theairspacecustomarilyusedbyaircraftwhenlandingortakingoffinaccordancewithnormalaviation practiceattheaerodromeconcerned. (8)Nothinginthisruleshallapplytoanycaptiveballoonorkite.

7.Simulatedinstrumentflight (1)Anaircraftshallnotbeflowninsimulatedinstrumentflightconditionsunless (a)theaircraftisfittedwithdualcontrolswhicharefunctioningproperly; (b)anadditionalpilot(inthisrulecalled"asafetypilot")iscarriedinasecondcontrolseatoftheaircraft forthepurposeofrenderingsuchassistanceasmaybenecessarytothepilotflyingtheaircraft; (c)ifthesafetypilot'sfieldofvisionisnotadequatebothforwardandtoeachsideoftheaircraft,athird person,beingacompetentobserver,occupiesapositionintheaircraftfromwhichhisfieldofvision makesgoodthedeficienciesinthatofthesafetypilot,andfromwhichhecanreadilycommunicatewith thesafetypilot. (2)Forthepurposesofparagraph(1)ofthisrule,theexpression"simulatedinstrumentflight"meansa flightduringwhichmechanicaloropticaldevicesareusedinordertoreducethefieldofvisionorthe rangeofvisibilityfromthecockpitoftheaircraft. 8.Practiceinstrumentapproaches WithinNigeriaanaircraftshallnotcarryoutinstrumentapproachpractisewhenflyinginvisual meteorologicalconditionsunless (a)theappropriateairtrafficcontrolunithaspreviouslybeeninformedthattheflightistobemadefor thepurposeofinstrumentapproachpractise;and (b)iftheflightisnotbeingcarriedoutinsimulatedinstrumentflightconditions,acompetentobserveris carriedinsuchapositionintheaircraftthathehasanadequatefieldofvisionandcanreadily communicatewiththepilotflyingtheaircraft. PARTIII

Lightsandothersignalstobeshownbyaircraft

9.Lightsandothersignalstobeshownbyaircraft (1)ForthepurposesofthisPartoftheseRules,thehorizontalplaneofalightshownbyanaircraft meanstheplanewhichwouldbethehorizontalplanepassingthroughthesourceofthatlight,ifthe aircraftwereinlevelflight. (2)Wherebyreasonofthephysicalconstructionofanaircraftitisnecessarytofitmorethanonelamp inordertoshowalightrequiredbythisPartoftheseRules,thelampsshallbesofittedandconstructed that,sofarasisreasonablypracticable,notmorethanonesuchlampisvisiblefromanyonepoint outsidethataircraft. (3)WhereintheseRulesalightisrequiredtoshowthroughspecifiedanglesinthehorizontalplane,the lampsgivingsuchlightshallbesoconstructedandfittedthatthelightisvisiblefromanypointinany

verticalplanewithinthoseanglesthroughoutanglesof90aboveandbelowthehorizontalplane,but,so farasisreasonablypracticable,throughnogreaterangle,eitherinthehorizontalplaneorthevertical plane. (4)WhereintheseRulesalightisrequiredtoshowinalldirections,thelampsgivingsuchlightshallbe soconstructedandfittedthat,sofarasisreasonablypracticable,thelightisvisiblefromanypointinthe horizontalplaneandonanyverticalplanepassingthroughthesourceofthatlight. 10.Displayoflightsofaircraft (1)BynightanaircraftshalldisplaysuchofthelightsspecifiedintheseRulesasmaybeappropriateto thecircumstancesofthecase,andshallnotdisplayanyotherlightswhichmightobscureorotherwise impairthevisibilityof,orbemistakenfor,suchlights: Providedthatnothinginthisparagraphshallpreventthedisplayofananticollisionlight. (2)AflyingmachineonalandaerodromeinNigeriaatwhichaircraftnormallylandortakeoffatnight shall,unlessitisstationaryonapartoftheaerodromesetasidefortheembarkationordisembarkation ofpassengers,theloadingorunloadingofcargoorthemaintenanceorparkingofaircraft,displayby nightthelightswhichitwouldberequiredtodisplayifitwereflying,orthelightsspecifiedinrule12(2) (a)or12(2)(c)oftheseRules. 11.Failureofnavigationlights IfinNigeria,intheeventofthefailureofanylightwhichisrequiredbytheseRulestobedisplayedin flight,thelightcannotbeimmediatelyrepairedorreplaced,theaircraftshalllandassoonasinthe opinionofthecommanderoftheaircraftitcansafelydoso,unlessauthorisedbytheappropriateair trafficcontrolunittocontinueitsflight. 12.Flyingmachines (1)Aflyingmachinewhenflyingatnightshalldisplaylightsasfollows (a) inthecaseofaflyingmachineregisteredinNigeriahavingamaximumtotalweightauthorised ofmorethan12,500lb.,ifitwasfirstregisteredinanycountry (i)before1July1963,itshalldisplay,before1July1965,eitherthesystemoflightsspecifiedin paragraph2(b)ofthisruleorthatspecifiedinparagraph(2)(d),excludingsubparagraph(ii); andafter30June1965,thesystemoflightsspecifiedinparagraph(2)(b); (ii)onorafter1July1963,thesystemoflightsspecifiedinparagraph(2)(b)ofthisrule; (b)inthecaseofaflyingmachineregisteredinNigeriahavingamaximumtotalweightauthorisedof 12,500lb.orless,anyoneofthefollowingsystemsoflights (i)thatspecifiedinparagraph(2)(a)ofthisrule;or

(ii)thatspecifiedinparagraph(2)(b);or (iii)thatspecifiedinparagraph(2)(d),excludingsubparagraph(ii); (c)inthecaseofanyotherflyingmachineoneofthesystemsoflightsspecifiedinparagraph(2)ofthis rule. (2)Thesystemsoflightsreferredtoinparagraph(1)ofthisruleareasfollows (a) (i)agreenlightofatleastfivecandlesshowingtothestarboardsidethroughanangleof110 fromdeadaheadinthehorizontalplane; (ii)aredlightofatleastfivecandlesshowingtotheportsidethroughanangleof110from deadaheadinthehorizontalplane;and (iii)awhitelightofatleastthreecandlesshowingthroughangles70fromdeadasterntoeach sideinthehorizontalplane,allbeingsteadylights; (b) (i)lightsspecifiedinsubparagraph(a)ofthisparagraph;and (ii)ananticollisionlight; (c) thelightsspecifiedinsubparagraph(a)ofthisparagraph,butallbeingflashinglightsflashing together; thelightsspecifiedinsubparagraph(a)ofthisparagraph,butallbeingflashinglightsflashing togetherinalternationwithoneorbothofthefollowing (i)aflashingwhitelightofatleasttwentycandlesshowinginalldirections; (ii)aflashingredlightofatleasttwentycandlesshowingthroughanglesof70fromdeadastern toeachsideinthehorizontalplane. (3)Ifthelampshowingeithertheredorthegreenlightspecifiedinparagraph(2)(a)ofthisruleisfitted morethansixfeetfromthewingtip,alampmay,notwithstandingtheprovisionsofrule9(1)ofthese Rules,befittedatthewingtiptoindicateitsposition,showingasteadylightofthesamecolourthrough thesameangle. 13.Gliders Aglider,whileflyingatnight,shalldisplayeitherasteadyredlightofatleastfivecandles,showinginall directions,orlightsinaccordancewithparagraphs(2)and(3)ofrule12oftheseRules. 14.Freeballoons Afreeballoon,whileflyingatnight,shalldisplayasteadyredlightofatleastfivecandles,showinginall directions,suspendednotlessthanfifteenfeetandnotmorethanthirtyfeetbelowthebasket,orif thereisnobasket,belowthelowestpartoftheballoon.

(d)

15.Captiveballoonsandkites (1)Acaptiveballoonorkite,whileflyingatnightataheightexceeding200feetabovethesurface,shall displaylightsasfollows (a)agroupoftwosteadylightsconsistingofawhitelightplacedtwelvefeetabovearedlight,both beingofatleastfivecandlesandshowinginalldirections,thewhitelightbeingplacednotlessthan fifteenfeetormorethanthirtyfeetbelowthebasket,or,ifthereisnobasket,belowthelowestpartof theballoonorkite; (b)onthemooringcable,atintervalsofnotmorethan1,000feetmeasuredfromthegroupoflights referredtoinsubparagraph(a)ofthisparagraph,groupsoftwolightsofthecolourandpowerandin therelativepositionsspecifiedinthatsubparagraph,and,ifthelowestgroupoflightsisobscuredby cloud,anadditionalgroupbelowthecloudbase; (c)onthesurface,agroupofthreeflashinglightsarrangedinahorizontalplaneattheapexesofa triangle,approximatelyequilateral,eachsideofwhichmeasuresatleast80feet;sohoweverthat (i)onesideofthetriangleshallbeapproximatelyatrightanglestothehorizontalprojectionof thecableandshallbedelimitedbytworedlights;and (ii)thethirdlightshallbeagreenlightsoplacedthatthetriangleenclosestheobjectonthe surfacetowhichtheballoonorkiteismoored. (2)Acaptiveballoon,whileflyingbydayataheightexceeding200feetabovethesurface,shallhave attachedtoitsmooringcableatintervalsofnotmorethan600feetmeasuredfromthebasket,or,if thereisnobasketfromthelowestpartoftheballoon,tubularstreamersnotlessthansixteeninchesin diameterandsixfeetinlength,andmarkedwithalternatebandsofredandwhitetwentyincheswide. (3)Akiteflowninthecircumstancesreferredtoinparagraph(2)ofthisrule,shallhaveattachedtoits mooringcableeither (a) (b) tubularstreamersasspecifiedinparagraph(2)ofthisrule;or intervalsofnotmorethan300feetmeasuredfromthelowestpartofthekite,streamersofnot lessthan32incheslongandonefootwideattheirwidestpartandmarkedwithalternatebands ofredandwhitefourincheswide.

16.Airships (1)Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(2)ofthisrule,anairship,whileflyingatnight,shalldisplaythe followingsteadylights (a) awhitelightofatleastfivecandlesshowingthroughanglesof110fromdeadaheadtoeach sideinthehorizontalplane;

(b)

agreenlightofatleastfivecandlesshowingtothestarboardsidethroughanangleof110 fromdeadaheadinthehorizontalplane; aredlightofatleastfivecandlesshowingtotheportsidethroughanangleof110fromdead aheadinthehorizontalplane;and awhitelightofatleastfivecandlesshowingthroughanglesof70fromdeadasterntoeachside inthehorizontalplane.

(c)

(d)

(2)Anairship,whileflyingatnight,shalldisplay,ifitisnotundercommand,orhasvoluntarilystopped itsengines,orisbeingtowed,thefollowingsteadylights (a) (b) thewhitelightsreferredtoinsubparagraphs(a)and(d)ofparagraph(1)ofthisrule; tworedlights,eachofatleastfivecandlesandshowinginalldirectionssuspendedbelowthe controlcarsothatoneisatleasttwelvefeetabovetheotherandatleast25feetbelowthe controlcar;and iftheairshipismakingwaybutnototherwise,thegreenandredlightsreferredtoinsub paragraphs(b)and(c)ofparagraph(1)ofthisrule:

(c)

Providedthatanairship,whilepickingupitsmoorings,notwithstandingthatitisnotundercommand, shalldisplayonlythelightsspecifiedinparagraph(1)ofthisrule. (3)Anairship,whilemooredwithinNigeriabynight,shalldisplaythefollowinglights (a) whenmooredtoamooringmast,atorneartherear;awhitelightofatleastfivecandles showinginalldirections; whenmooredotherwisethantoamooringmast (i)awhitelightofatleastfivecandlesshowingthroughanglesof110fromdeadaheadtoeach sideinthehorizontalplane; (ii)awhitelightofatleastfivecandlesshowingthroughanglesof70fromdeadasterntoeach sideinthehorizontalplane. (4)Anairshipwhileflyingbyday,ifitisnotundercommand,orhasvoluntarilystoppeditsengines,oris beingtowed,shalldisplaytwoblackballssuspendedbelowthecontrolcarsothatoneisatleasttwelve feetabovetheotherandatleast25feetbelowthecontrolcar. (5)Forthepurposeofthisrule (a)anairshipshallbedeemednottobeundercommandwhenitisunabletoexecutea manoeuvrewhichitmayberequiredtoexecutebyorundertheseRules;

(b)

(b)anairshipshallbedeemedtobemakingwayswhenitisnotmooredandisinmotionrelative totheair. PARTIV

Generalflightrules

17.Weatherreportsandforecasts (1)Immediatelybeforeanaircraftflies,thecommanderoftheaircraftshallexaminethecurrentreports andforecastsoftheweatherconditionsontheproposedflightpath,beingreportsandforecastswhich itisreasonablypracticableforhimtoobtain,inordertodeterminewhetherinstrumentmeteorological conditionsprevailorarelikelytoprevailduringanypartoftheflight. (2)Anaircraftwhichisunabletocommunicatebyradiowithanairtrafficcontrolunitattheaerodrome ofdestinationshallnotbeginaflighttoanaerodromewithinacontrolzoneiftheinformationwhichitis reasonablypracticableforthecommanderoftheaircrafttoobtainindicatesthatitwillarriveatthat aerodromewhenthegroundvisibilityislessthanfivenauticalmilesorthecloudceilingislessthan 1,500feet,unlessthecommanderoftheaircrafthasobtainedfromanairtrafficcontrolunitatthat aerodromepermissiontoentertheaerodrometrafficzone. 18.Rulesforavoidingaerialcollisions (1)General (a)notwithstandingthattheflightisbeingmadewithairtrafficcontrolclearance,itshallremainthe dutyofthecommanderofanaircrafttotakeallpossiblemeasurestoensurethathisaircraftdoesnot collidewithanyotheraircraft; (b)anaircraftshallnotbeflowninsuchproximitytootheraircraftastocreatedangerofcollision; (c)aircraftshallnotflyinformationunlessthecommandersoftheaircrafthaveagreedtodoso; (d)anaircraftwhichisobligedbytheseRulestogivewaytoanotheraircraftshallavoidpassingoveror undertheotheraircraft,orcrossingaheadofit,unlesspassingwellclearofit; (e)anaircraftwhichhastherightofwayunderthisruleshallmaintainitscourseandspeed, andforthepurposesofthisruleagliderandaflyingmachinewhichistowingitshallbeconsideredto beasingleaircraftunderthecommandofthecommanderofthetowingflyingmachine. (2)Converging (a)subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraphs(3)and(4)ofthisrule,anaircraftintheairshallgivewayto otherconvergingaircraftasfollows (i)flyingmachinesshallgivewaytoairships,glidersandballoons;

(ii)airshipsshallgivewaytoglidersandballoons; (iii)glidersshallgivewaytoballoons; (b)subjecttotheprovisionsofsubparagraph(a)ofthisparagraph,whentwoaircraftareconvergingin theairatapproximatelythesamealtitude,theaircraftwhichhastheotheronitsrightshallgiveway: Providedthatmechanicallydrivenaircraftshallgivewaytoaircraftwhicharetowingotheraircraftor objects. (3)Approachingheadon.Whentwoaircraftareapproachingheadonorapproximatelysointheairand thereisdangerofcollision,eachshallalteritscoursetotheright. (4)Overtaking.Anaircraftwhichisbeingovertakenintheairshallhavetherightofwayandthe overtakingaircraft,whetherclimbing,descendingorinhorizontalflight,shallkeepoutofthewayofthe otheraircraftbyalteringcoursetotheright,andshallnotceasetokeepoutofthewayoftheother aircraftuntilthatotheraircrafthasbeenpassedandisclear,notwithstandinganychangeintherelative positionsofthetwoaircraft: ProvidedthatagliderovertakinganothergliderinNigeriamayalteritscoursetotherightortotheleft. (5)Landing.Anaircraftwhilelandingoronfinalapproachtolandshallhavetherightofwayoverother aircraftinflightoronthegroundorwater. (6)Twoormoreaircraftlanding.Inthecaseoftwoormoreflyingmachinesorglidersapproachingany placeforthepurposeoflanding,theaircraftattheloweraltitudeshallhavetherightofway,butitshall notcutinfrontofanotheraircraftwhichisonfinalapproachtolandorovertakethataircraft: Providedthat (a)whenanairtrafficcontrolunithascommunicatedtoanyaircraftanorderofpriorityforlanding,the aircraftshallapproachtolandinthatorder;and (b)whenthecommanderofanaircraftisawarethatanotheraircraftismakinganemergencylanding, heshallgivewaytothataircraft,andatnight,notwithstandingthathemayhavereceivedpermissionto land,shallnotattempttolanduntilhehasreceivedfurtherpermissiontodoso. 19.Aerobaticmanoeuvres Anaircraftshallnotcarryoutanyaerobaticmanoeuvre (a) (b) overthecongestedareaofanycity,townorsettlement;or withincontrolledairspacewithouttheconsentoftheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunit.

20.Righthandtrafficrule

AnaircraftwhichisflyingwithinNigeriainsightofthegroundandfollowingaroad,railway,canalor coastline,oranyotherlineoflandmarks,shallkeepsuchlineoflandmarksonitsleft. 21.Notificationofarrival (1)ThecommanderofanaircraftenteringorleavingNigeriaonanyflightforwhichaflightplanhas beensubmittedshalltakeallreasonablestepstoensureuponlandingthatnoticeofthearrivalofthe aircraftisgiventotheaerodromeofdeparture. (2)Thecommanderofanaircraftwhohascausednoticeofitsintendedarrivalatanyaerodrometobe giventotheairtrafficcontrolunitorotherauthorityatthataerodromeshallbeinformedasquicklyas possibleofanychangeofintendeddestinationandanyestimateddelayinarrivalof45minutesormore. 22.Flightinnotifiedairspace Inrelationtoflightinvisualmeteorologicalconditionsincontrolledairspacenotifiedforthepurposesof thisrule,thecommanderofanaircraftshallcomplywithrules28,29,and30oftheseRulesasifthe flightswereIFRflights: Providedthatthecommanderoftheaircraftshallnotelecttocontinuetheflightincompliancewiththe VisualFlightRulesforthepurposesofparagraph(3)ofrule28oftheseRules. 23.ChoiceofVRForIFR Subjecttotheprovisionsofrule21oftheseRules,anaircraftshallalwaysbeflowninaccordancewith theVisualFlightRulesortheInstrumentFlightRules: ProvidedthatinNigeriaanaircraftflyingatnightshallbeflowninaccordancewiththeInstrumentFlight Rules,or,inacontrolzone,inaccordancewiththeInstrumentFlightRulesortheprovisionsofthe provisotoparagraph(b)ofrule24oftheseRules. PARTV

VisualFlightRules

24.VisualFlightRules (1)TheVisualFlightRulesshallbeasfollows (a)Outsidecontrolledairspace.Anaircraftflyingoutsidecontrolledairspaceshallremainatleastone nauticalmilehorizontallyand1,000feetverticallyawayfromcloudandinaflightvisibilityofatleast threenauticalmiles: Providedthatatorbelow3,000feetabovemeansealevelthisparagraphshallbedeemedtobe compliedwithiftheaircraftisflownclearofcloudandinsightofthesurface;

(b)Withincontrolledairspace.Anaircraftflyingwithincontrolledairspaceshallremainatleastone nauticalmilehorizontallyand1,000feetverticallyawayfromcloudandinaflightvisibilityofatleast threenauticalmiles: Providedthatinacontrolzone,inthecaseofaspecialVFRflight,theaircraftshallbeflownin accordancewithanyinstructionsgivenbytheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunit. (2)Forthepurposeofthisrule,"specialVFRflight"meansaflightmadeininstrumentmeteorological conditionsoratnightorincontrolledairspacenotifiedforthepurposesofrule21oftheseRules,in respectofwhichtheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunithasgivenpermissionfortheflighttobemadein accordancewithspecialinstructionsgivenbythatunitinsteadofinaccordancewiththeInstrument FlightRules. PARTVI

InstrumentFlightRules

25.InstrumentFlightRules TheInstrumentFlightRulesshallbeasfollows (a)Outsidecontrolledairspace.Inrelationtoflightsoutsidecontrolledairspacerules26and27ofthese Rulesshallapply. (b)Withincontrolledairspace.Inrelationtoflightswithincontrolledairspace,rules26,28,29and30of theseRulesshallapply. 26.Minimumheight Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofrule6oftheseRules,inordertocomplywiththeInstrument FlightRulesanaircraftshallnotflyataheightoflessthan1,000feetabovethehighestobstaclewithina distanceoffivenauticalmilesoftheaircraftunlessflyingonaroutenotifiedforthepurposesofthisrule orotherwiseauthorisedbythecompetentauthorityorunlessitisnecessarytodosoinordertotakeoff orland. 27.Quadrantrule InordertocomplywiththeInstrumentFlightRulesanaircraft,wheninlevelflightabove3,000feet abovemeansealeveloutsidecontrolledairspace,shallbeflownatalevelappropriatetoitsmagnetic track,inaccordancewiththeappropriatetablesetforthinthisrule;andthelevelofflightshallbe measuredbyanaltimetersetaccordingtothesystemnotified,orinthecaseofflightoveracountry otherthanNigeria,otherwisepublishedbythecompetentauthority,inrelationtotheareaoverwhich theaircraftisflying:

Providedthatnoaircraftmaybeflownatalevelotherthanthelevelrequiredbythisruleifitisflyingin conformitywithinstructionsgivenbyanairtrafficcontrolunitorinaccordancewithholdingprocedures notifiedinrelationtoanaerodrome.

TABLEI

Lightsatlevelsbelow29,000feet CruisingLevel

Magnetictrack

Lessthan90. ddthousandsoffeet O 90butlessthan180.Oddthousandsoffeet+500feet 180butlessthan270..Eventhousandsoffeet 270butlessthan360..Eventhousandsoffeet+500feet

TABLEII

Flightsatlevelsof29,000feetandabove CruisingLevel

Magnetictrack

Lessthan90.. 90butlessthan180

29,000feetorhigherlevelsatintervalsof4,000feet 30,000feetorhigherlevelsatintervalsof4,000feet 31,000feetorhigherlevelsatintervalsof4,000feet 32,000feetorhigherlevelsatintervalsof4,000feet

180butlessthan270. 270butlessthan360.

28.Flightplanandairtrafficcontrolclearance (1)InordertocomplywiththeInstrumentFlightRules,beforeanaircrafteithertakesofffromapoint withinanycontrolledairspaceorentersanycontrolledairspace,thecommanderoftheaircraftshall causeaflightplantobecommunicatedtotheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunitandshallobtainanair trafficcontrolclearancebasedonsuchflightplan. (2)Theflightplanshallcontainsuchparticularsoftheintendedflightasmaybenecessarytoenablethe airtrafficcontrolunittoissueanairtrafficcontrolclearance,orforsearchandrescuepurposes. (3)Thecommanderoftheaircraftshallflyinconformitywiththeairtrafficcontrolclearanceissuedfor theflightasamendedbyanyfurtherinstructionsgivenbyanairtrafficcontrolunit,andwiththeholding andinstrumentapproachprocedures,notifiedinrelationtotheaerodromeofdestination,unless

(a)heisabletoflyinuninterruptedvisualmeteorologicalconditionsforsolongasheremainsin controlledairspace;and (b)hehasinformedtheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunitofhisintentiontocontinuetheflightin compliancewithVisualFlightRulesandhasrequestedthatunittocancelhisflightplan: Providedthatifanemergencyariseswhichrequiresanimmediatedeviationfromairtrafficcontrol clearance,thecommanderoftheaircraftshall,assoonaspossible,informtheappropriateairtraffic controlunitofthedeviation. (4)Thecommanderoftheaircraftafterithasflownincontrolledairspaceshall,unlesshehasrequested theappropriateairtrafficcontrolunittocancelhisflightplan,forthwithinformthatunitwhenthe aircraftlandswithinorleavesthecontrolledairspace. 29.Positionreports InordertocomplywiththeInstrumentFlightRules,thecommanderofanaircraftinIFRflightwhoflies inorisintendingtoentercontrolledairspace,shallreporttotheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunit,the time,andthepositionandaltitudeoftheaircraftatsuchreportingpointsoratsuchintervalsoftimeas maybenotifiedforthispurposeorasmaybedirectedbytheairtrafficcontrolunit. 30.Communicationfailure InordertocomplywiththeInstrumentFlightRules,thecommanderofanaircraftflyingincontrolled airspacewhoisunabletoestablishormaintaintwowaycommunicationwiththeappropriateairtraffic controlunit,shall (a)continuetoflytohisdestination,ifitispossibletodosobyflyingonlyinconditionsnot inferiortothosespecifiedinparagraph(b)ofrule24oftheseRules;or (b)ifhehasreceivedandacknowledgedanairtrafficcontrolclearancetoflytohisdestination ortoenterthecontrolledairspaceinwhichitliesandsufficientnavigationalassistanceis obtainabletoenablehimtocomplywithsuchclearance (i)continuetoflyincompliancewiththecurrentflightplantotheholdingpointatthe aerodromeofdestination,maintainingthelastacknowledgedcruisinglevelsforthe portionoftherouteforwhichlevelshavebeenspecifiedintheclearance,and thereafterthecruisinglevelsshownintheflightplan; (ii)arrangetheflighttoarriveovertheholdingpointascloselyaspossibletothelast acknowledgedestimatedtimeofarrival; (iii)begintodescendovertheholdingpointatthelastacknowledgedexpected approachtime,or,ifnosuchexpectedapproachtimehasbeenacknowledged,thelast acknowledgedestimatedtimeofarrival;

(iv)landwithinthirtyminutesofthetimeatwhichthedescentshouldhavebeen started;or (c)ifheisunabletocomplywiththeprovisionsofparagraph(a)or(b)ofthisrule,leaveoravoid controlledairspaceeither (i)flytoanareainwhichflightmaybecontinuedinvisualmeteorologicalconditions, andlandatanaerodromethere;or (ii)selectasuitableareainwhichtodescendthroughcloud,andlandatanaerodrome there. PARTVII

Aerodrometrafficrules

31.Applicationofaerodrometrafficrules TheRulesinthisPartoftheseRuleswhichareexpressedtoapplytoflyingmachinesshallalsobe observed,sofarasispracticable,inrelationtoallotheraircraft. 32.Visualsignals Thecommanderofaflyingmachineon,orinthetrafficzoneofanaerodrome,shallobservesuchvisual signalsasmaybedisplayedat,ordirectedtohimfrom,theaerodromebytheauthorityofthepersonin chargeoftheaerodromeandshallobeyanyinstructionswhichmaybegiventohimbymeansofsuch signals: Providedthatheshallnotberequiredtoobeythesignalsreferredtoinrule45oftheseRules (marshallingsignals)ifinhisopinionitisinadvisabletodosointheinterestsofsafety. 33.Accesstoandmovementonthemanoeuvringareaandotherpartsoftheaerodromeusedby aircraft (1)Apersonorvehicleshallnotgoontoanypartofanaerodromeprovidedfortheuseofaircraftand underthecontrolofthepersoninchargeoftheaerodromewithoutthepermissionofthepersonin chargeoftheaerodrome,andexceptinaccordancewithanyconditionssubjecttowhichthat permissionmayhavebeengranted. (2)Avehicleshallnotmoveonthemanoeuvringareaofanaerodromehavinganairtrafficcontrolunit withoutthepermissionofthatunit,andexceptinaccordancewithanyconditionssubjecttowhichthat permissionmayhavebeengranted. (3)Anypermissiongrantedforthepurposesofthisrule,maybegrantedeitherinrespectofpersonsor vehiclesgenerally,orinrespectofanyparticularpersonorvehicleoranyclassofpersonorvehicle. 34.Rightofwayontheground

(1)Thisruleshallapplyto (a) (b) flyingmachines;and vehicles,

onanypartofalandaerodromeprovidedfortheuseofaircraftandunderthecontrolofthepersonin chargeoftheaerodrome. (2)Notwithstandinganyairtrafficcontrolclearance,itshallremainthedutyofthecommanderofan aircrafttotakeallpossiblemeasurestoensurethathisaircraftdoesnotcollidewithanyotheraircraft orwithanyvehicle. (3)(a)Flyingmachinesandvehiclesshallgivewaytoaircraftwhicharetakingofforlanding. (b)Vehiclesandflyingmachines,whicharenottakingofforlanding,shallgivewaytovehiclestowing aircraft. (c)Vehicleswhicharenottowingaircraftshallgivewaytoaircraft. (4)Subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraph(3)ofthisruleandofparagraph(3)(b)ofrule36ofthese Rules,incaseofdangerofcollisionbetweentwoflyingmachines (a)whenthetwoflyingmachinesareapproachingheadonorapproximatelyso,eachshallalterits coursetotheright; (b)whenthetwoflyingmachinesareonconvergingcourses,theonewhichhastheotheronitsright shallgivewaytotheotherandshallavoidcrossingaheadoftheotherunlesspassingwellclearofit; (c)aflyingmachinewhichisbeingovertakenshallhavetherightofway,andtheovertakingflying machineshallkeepoutofthewayoftheotherflyingmachinebyalteringitscoursetotheleftuntilthat otherflyingmachinehasbeenpassedandisclear,notwithstandinganychangeintherelativepositions ofthetwoflyingmachines. (5)Subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraph(3)(b)ofthisruleavehicleshall (a)overtakeanothervehiclesothattheothervehicleisontheleftoftheovertakingvehicle; (b)keeptotheleftwhenpassinganothervehiclewhichisapproachingheadonorapproximatelyso. 35.Droppingoftowropes,etc. Towropes,bannersorsimilararticlestowedbyaircraftshallnotbedroppedfromaircraftexceptatan aerodromeand (a)inaccordancewitharrangementsmadewithanairtrafficcontrolunitattheaerodromeor,ifthereis nosuchunit,withthepersoninchargeoftheaerodrome;or

(b)intheareadesignatedbythemarkingdescribedinparagraph(7)ofrule42oftheseRules,andthe ropes,banners,orsimilararticlesshallbedroppedwhentheaircraftisflyinginthedirectionappropriate forlanding. 36.Aerodromesnothavingairtrafficcontrolunits (1)(a)Anaircraftshallnotflywithinazonewhichthecommanderoftheaircraftknowsorought reasonablytoknowtobetheaerodrometrafficzoneofanaerodromewherenoairtrafficcontrolunitis forthetimebeingnotifiedasbeingonwatch,exceptforthepurposeoftakingofforlandingatthat aerodromeorobservingthesignalsinthesignalsareawithaviewtolandingthere,unlesshehasthe permissionofthepersoninchargeoftheaerodrome. (b)Anaircraftflyingwithinsuchazoneforthepurposeofobservingthesignals,shallremainclearof cloudandatleast500feetabovetheleveloftheaerodrome. (2)Thecommanderofanaircraftflyinginsuchazoneormovingonsuchanaerodromeshall (a)conformtothepatternoftrafficformedbyotheraircraft,orkeepclearoftheairspaceinwhichthe patternisformed; (b)makeallturnstotheleftunlessgroundsignalsotherwiseindicate;and (c)takeoffandlandinthedirectionindicatedbythegroundsignals,orifnosuchsignalsaredisplayed, intothewind,unlessgoodaviationpracticedemandsotherwise. (3)(a)Aflyingmachineorglidershallnotlandonarunwayatsuchanaerodromeunlesstherunwayis clearofotheraircraft. (b)Wheretakeoffsandlandingsarenotconfinedtoarunway (i)aflyingmachineorgliderwhenlandingshallleaveclearonitsleftanyaircraftwhichhas alreadylandedorisalreadylandingorisabouttotakeoff;andifsuchaflyingmachineorglider isobligedtoturn,itshallturntotheleftafterthecommanderoftheaircrafthassatisfied himselfthatsuchactionwillnotinterferewithothertrafficmovements;and (ii)aflyingmachineabouttotakeoffshalltakeuppositionandmanoeuvreinsuchawayasto leaveclearonitsleftanyaircraftwhichisalreadytakingofforisabouttotakeoff. (4)Aflyingmachine,afterlanding,shallmoveclearofthelandingareainuseassoonasitispossibleto doso. 37.Aerodromeshavingairtrafficcontrolunits (1)Anaircraftshallnotflywithinazonewhichthecommanderoftheaircraftknowsorought reasonablytoknowtobetheaerodrometrafficzoneofanaerodromewhereanairtrafficcontrolunitis forthetimebeingnotifiedasbeingonwatch,exceptforthepurposeoftakingofforlandingatthat

aerodrome,orobservingthesignalsinthesignalsareawithaviewtolandingthere,unlesshehasthe permissionoftheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunit. (2)Thecommanderofanaircraftflyingintheaerodrometrafficzoneofanaerodromewhereanair trafficcontrolunitisforthetimebeingnotifiedasbeingonwatch,ormovingonthemanoeuvringarea ofsuchanaerodrome,shall (a)causeacontinuouswatchtobemaintainedontheappropriateradiofrequency,notifiedforair trafficcontrolcommunicationsattheaerodrome,or,ifthisisnotpossible,causeawatchtobekeptfor suchinstructionsasmaybeissuedbyvisualmeans; (b)nottaxiattheaerodromeortakeofforlandanywhereinthezoneexceptwiththepermissionofthe airtrafficcontrolunit; (c)complywiththeprovisionsofparagraphs1(b),(2),(3)and(4)ofrule3oftheseRulesasifthe aerodromedidnothaveanairtrafficcontrolunit,unlesshehaspermissionoftheairtrafficcontrolunit attheaerodrome,orhasbeeninstructedbythatunit,todootherwise. 38.Commander'sdutyatunit Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofrules21and28oftheseRules,thecommanderofanaircraft shall,immediatelyuponarrivalat,orpriortodeparturefrom,anaerodromewithinNigeriahavinganair trafficcontrolunit,ensurethatsuchunitisinformedoftheflightwhichhehasjustmadeorwhichheis abouttoundertake. PARTVIII

Aerodromesignalsandmarkingsvisualandauralsignals

39.Aerodromesignalsandmarkings:visualandauralsignals:general (1)WheneveranysignalspecifiedinthisPartoftheseRulesisgivenordisplayed,orwheneverany markingsospecifiedisdisplayedbyanypersoninanaircraft,oratanaerodrome,oratanyotherplace whichisbeingusedbyaircraftforlandingortakeoff,itshall,whengivenordisplayedinNigeria,have themeaningassignedtoitinthisPartoftheseRules. (2)AlldimensionsspecifiedinthisPartoftheseRulesshallbesubjecttoatoleranceoftenpercent,plus orminus. 40.Signalsinthesignalsarea (1)Whenanysignalspecifiedandillustratedinthefollowingparagraphsofthisruleisdisplayed,itshall beplacedinasignalsarea,whichshallbeasquarevisibleinalldirectionsborderedbyawhitestripone footwidetheinternalsidesmeasuringfortyfeet.

(2)AwhitelandingT,asillustratedbyFig.1inthisparagraph,signifiesthataeroplanesandgliderstaking offorlandingshalldosoinadirectionparallelwiththeshaftoftheTandtowardsthecrossarm,unless otherwiseauthorisedbytheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunit. (3)AwhitedisctwofeetindiameterdisplayedalongsidethecrossarmoftheTandinlinewiththe shaftoftheT,asillustratedbyFig.2inthisparagraph,signifiesthatthedirectionofthelandingand takeoffsdonotnecessarilycoincide.

(4)Awhitedumbbell,asillustratedbyFig.3inthisparagraph,signifiesthatmovementsofaeroplanes andglidersonthegroundshallbeconfinedtopaved,metalledorsimilarhardsurfaces.

(5)Awhitedumbbellasdescribedinparagraph(4)ofthisrulebutwithablackstriptwofeetwide acrosseachdiscatrightanglestotheshaftofthedumbbell,asillustratedbyFig.4inthisparagraph,

signifiesthataeroplanesandgliderstakingofforlandingshalldosoonarunwaybutthatmovementon thegroundisnotconfinedtopaved,metalledorsimilarhardsurfaces.

(6)Aredandyellowstripedarrow,asillustratedbyFig.5inthisparagraph,theshaftofwhichisatleast threefeetwide,placedalongthewholeornotlessthanatotalof36feetoftwoadjacentsidesofthe signalsareaandpointinginaclockwisedirection,signifiesthatarighthandcircuitisinforce.

(7)Aredpaneltenfeetsquarewithayellowstripalongonediagonalatleasttwentyincheswide,as illustratedbyFig.6inthisparagraph,signifiesthatthestateofthemanoeuvringareaispoorandthat pilotsmustexercisespecialcarewhenlanding.

 (8)Aredpaneltenfeetsquarewithayellowstripatleasttwentyincheswide,alongeachdiagonal,as illustratedbyFig.7inthisparagraph,signifiesthattheaerodromeisunsafeforthemovementofaircraft andthatlandingontheaerodromeisprohibited.

(9)AwhiteletterH,asillustratedbyFig.8inthisparagraph,signifiesthathelicoptersshalltakeoffand landonlywithintheareadesignatedbythemarkingspecifiedinparagraph(5)ofrule42oftheseRules.

(10)AredletterLdisplayedonthedumbbellspecifiedinparagraphs(4)and(5)ofthisrule,as illustratedbyFig.9inthisparagraph,signifiesthatlightaircraftarepermittedtotakeoffandlandeither

onarunwayorontheareadesignatedbythemarkingspecifiedinparagraph(6)ofrule42ofthese Rules.

(11)AwhitedoublecrossasillustratedbyFig.10inthisparagraph,signifiesthatgliderflyingisin progress.

41.Markingsforpavedrunwaysandtaxiways (1)Twoormorewhitecrosses,asillustratedbyFig.11inthisparagraph,displayedonarunwayor taxiway,withthearmsofthecrossesatanangleof45tothecentrelineoftherunway,atintervalsof notmorethan1,000feet,signifythatthesectionofrunwayortaxiwaymarkedbythemisunfitforthe movementofaircraft.

 (2)Abrokenwhitelineandacontinuouswhiteline,asillustratedbyFig.12inthisparagraph,signifythe holdingpositionbeyondwhichnopartofanaircraftorvehicleshallprojectinthedirectionofthe runwaywithoutpermissionfromanairtrafficcontrolunit.

(3)Orangeandwhitemarkers,asillustratedbyFig.13,spacednotmorethan150feetapart,signifythe boundaryofthatpartofapavedrunway,taxiwayorapronwhichisunfitforthemovementofaircraft.

 42.Markingsonunpavedmanoeuvringareas (1)Markerswithorangeandwhitestripesofanequalwidthofnotlessthanoneandahalffeet,withan orangestripeateachend,asillustratedbyFig.14inthisparagraph,alternatingwithflagsnotlessthan twofeetsquareshowingequalorangeandwhitetriangularareas,indicatetheboundaryofanareaunfit forthemovementofaircraftandoneormorewhitecrossesasspecifiedinparagraph(1)ofrule41of theseRulesindicatethesaidarea,butthedistancebetweenanytwosuccessiveorangeandwhiteflags shallnotexceed300feet.

(2)Stripedmarkers,asspecifiedinparagraph(1)oftherule,spacednotmorethan150feetapart, indicatetheboundaryofanaerodrome. (3)Onstructures,markerswithorangeandwhiteverticalstripesofanequalwidthofnotlessthanone andhalffeet,withanorangestripeateachend,asillustratedbyFig.15inthisparagraph,spacednot morethan150feetapart,indicatetheboundaryofanaerodrome.Thepatternofthemarkershallbe visiblefrominsideandoutsidetheaerodromeandthemarkershallbeaxednotmorethansixinches fromthetopofthestructure.

 (4)Whiteflatrectangularmarkerstenfeetlongandthreefeetwideatintervalsnotexceeding300feet, flushwiththesurfaceoftheunpavedrunwayorstopway,asthecasemaybe,indicatetheboundaryof anunpavedrunwayorastopway. (5)AwhiteletterH,asillustratedbyFig.16inthisparagraph,indicatesanareawhichshallbeusedonly fortakingoffandlandingofhelicopters.

(6)AwhiteletterL,asillustratedbyFig.17inthisparagraph,indicatesapartofthemanoeuvringarea whichshallbeusedonlyforthetakingoffandlandingoflightaircraft.

 (7)Ayellowcross,withtwoarmstwentyfeetlongbythreefeetwideatrightangles,indicatesthattow ropesandsimilararticlestowedbyaircraftshallonlybedroppedintheareainwhichthecrossisplaced. (8)AwhitedoublecrossasillustratedbyFig.18inthisparagraph,indicatesanareawhichshallbeused onlyforthetakingoffandlandingofgliders.

(9)AwhitelandingTasspecifiedinparagraph(2)ofrule40oftheseRulesplacedatthelefthandside oftherunwaywhenviewedfromthedirectionoflanding,indicatestherunwaytobeused,andatan aerodromewithnorunwayitindicatesthedirectionfortakeoffandlanding. 43.Signalsvisiblefromtheground (1)Ablackball,twofeetindiameter,suspendedfromamast,signifiesthatthedirectionsoftakeoffand landingarenotnecessarilythesame. (2)Acheckeredflagorboard,fourfeetbythreefeetcontainingtwelveequalsquares,fourhorizontally andthreevertically,colouredredandyellowalternately,signifiesthataerodrometrafficonthe

manoeuvringareaissubjecttocontrolbymeansofthelightsandpyrotechnicsignalsreferredtoinrule 44oftheseRules. (3)Tworedballs,twofeetindiameter,disposedverticallyoneabovetheother,twofeetapartand suspendedfromamast,signifythatgliderflyingisinprogressattheaerodrome. (4)Blackarabicnumeralsintwofiguregroupsand,whereparallelrunwaysareprovided,theletteror lettersL(left),LC(leftcentre),C(centre),RC(rightcentre)andR(right),placedagainstayellow background,indicatethedirectionfortakeoffortherunwayinuse. (5)AblackletterCagainstayellowbackground,asillustratedbyFig.19inthisparagraph,indicatesthe positionatwhichapilotcanreporttotheairtrafficcontrolunitortothepersoninchargeofthe aerodrome.

(6)Arectangulargreenflagofnotlessthantwofeetsquareflownfromamastindicatesthatrighthand circuitisinforce. 44.Lightsandpyrotechnicsignalsforcontrolofaerodrometraffic EachsignaldescribedinthefirstcolumnofTableA,whendirectedfromanaerodrometoanaircraftor toavehicle,orfromanaircraft,shallhavethemeaningsrespectivelyappearinginthesecond,thirdand fourthcolumnsofthatTableoppositethedescriptionofthesignal.

45.Marshallingsignals Eachofthesignalsfortheguidanceofaircraftmanoeuvringontheground,describedinthefirstcolumn ofTableB,shall,inNigeriahavethemeaningsetforthinthesecondcolumnofthatTableoppositethe descriptionofthesignal;andbydayanysuchsignalsshallbegivenbyhandorbycircularbatsandby nightbytorchesorilluminatedwands.

 46.Distress,urgencyandsafetysignals (1)Thefollowingsignals,giveneithertogetherorseparatelybeforethesendingofamessage,signify thatanaircraftisthreatenedbygraveandimminentdangerandrequestsimmediateassistance (a) byradiotelephony thespokenword"MAYDAY"; (b) (c) byvisualsignalling (i)thesignalSOS(......); (ii)asuccessionofpyrotechniclightsfiredatshortintervalseachshowingasinglered light; (iii)thetwoflagsignalcorrespondingtothelettersNCoftheinternationalcodeof signals; (iv)thedistantsignal,consistingofasquareflaghavingeitheraboveorbelowitaballor anythingresemblingaball; bysoundsignallingotherthanradiotelephony

(i)thesignalSOS(......); (ii)acontinuoussoundingwithanysoundapparatus.

(2)Thefollowingsignals,giveneithertogetherorseparately,beforethesendingofamessage,signify thatthecommanderoftheaircraftwishestogivenoticeofdifficultiesbutthathedoesnotrequire immediateassistance (a) (b) (c) asuccessionofwhitepyrotechniclights; therepeatedswitchingonandoffoftheaircraftlandinglights; therepeatedswitchingonandoffofitsnavigationlights,

insuchamannerastobeclearlydistinguishedfromtheflashingnavigationlightsdescribedinrule12of theseRules. (3)Thefollowingsignals,giveneithertogetherorseparately,indicatethatthecommanderofthe aircrafthasanurgentmessagetotransmitconcerningthesafetyoftheaircraftorofanypersonor property (a) (b) (c) byradiotelephony thespokenword"PAN"; byvisualsignalling (i)thesignalXXX(......); (ii)asuccessionofgreenpyrotechniclights; (iii)asuccessionofgreenflashes;

bysoundsignallingotherthanradiotelephonytheoriginalXXX(......).

(4)Thefollowingsignals,giveneithertogetherorseparately,indicatethatthecommanderofthe aircrafthasamessagetotransmitconcerningthesafetyofnavigationorgivingmeteorological warnings (a) byradiotelephony thespokenword"SECURITE"; (b) byvisualorsoundsignallingotherthanradiotelephonythesignalTTT().

47.Warningsignalstoaircraftinflight InNigeriathefollowingsignalsshallrespectivelyhavethefollowingmeanings

(a)(i)bydayaseriesofprojectilesdischargedatintervalsoftenseconds, eachshowingonburstingblackorwhitesmoke;or (ii)bynightaseriesofprojectilesdischargedatintervalsoftenseconds,eachshowingon burstingwhitelightsorstars,oranintermittentwhiteluminousbeamdirectedattheaircraft,

indicatesthattheaircrafttowhichthesignalisdirectedisinthevicinityofsuchanareaasisreferredto inparagraph(1)(c)ofRegulations57oftheAirNavigationRegulationsandisrequiredtochangeits course; (b)bydayornight,aseriesofprojectilesdischargedatintervalsoftenseconds,eachshowingon burstinggreenlightsorstars,indicatesthattheaircraftisrequiredtolandatthenearestaerodromein accordancewiththeprovisionsofregulation63oftheAirNavigationRegulations. PARTIX

Groundlighting

48.Minimumgroundlighting (1)Thepersoninchargeofanareatowhichthisruleappliesshallcausethelightingspecifiedinrules49 to54inclusive,oftheseRulestobeinoperationwheneveraflyingmachineorglider,flyingforthe purposeofthepublictransportofpassengers,istakingofforlandingatthatareabynightandduring suchperiodbeforeorafterthetakeofforlandingasmaybenecessarytoensurethesafetyofthe aircraft: Providedthat,iftheareaisintendedforuseonlybyhelicopters,theremaybeinoperationinlieuofthe lightingspecifiedinrules49,50,53and54oftheseRules,suchotherlightingaswillenablethepilotofa helicopterinflightto (a) (b) (c) identifythearea; determinethelandingdirection;and makeasafeapproachandlanding.

(2)Therequirementsofparagraph(1)ofthisRuleshallbedeemednottohavebeencontravenedif neitherthepersoninchargeoftheareanoranypersonactingunderhisinstructionskneworought reasonablytohaveknownthattheaircraftwasabouttotakeofforland. (3)Thisruleshallapplytoanyplace,whetherornotanaerodrome,intendedtobeusedforthetaking off,landingofaircraftorthemanoeuvringofaircraftontheground,butshallnotapplytoany Governmentaerodromeortoanyaerodromelicensedforusebynight. 49.Approachlighting

Thelightingrequiredbyrule48oftheseRulesshallincludelightingtogiveapproachguidancetothe runwayorlandingareaintendedtobeused,whichlightingshallconsistofeither (a) alineofidenticallightseachhavinganintensityofnotlessthan100candlesofredorwhitelight inthedirectionofapproach,equallyspacedatintervalsnotexceeding200feetalongtheextended centrelineoftherunwayforadistanceofnotlessthan600feetfromthethresholdinthedirectionof approach;or (b) angleofapproachlightssoarrangedastoindicateaslopingpathbetweentwoandahalfand fourandahalffeetabovethehorizontalwhichwillprovide,foranyaircraftapproachingtoland,safe clearanceaboveallobstacleswithinthreenauticalmilesofthethresholdoftherunwayandwillgivea warningbymeansofredbeamsoflightiftheaircraftisbelowthepath;andthelightsshallindicatethe paththroughoutanangleinazimuthofnotlessthat12symmetricallyaboutalineparalleltothe directionoflanding: Providedthatifthelightsspecifiedinparagraph(1)(b)ofrule50oftheseRulesareinoperation,the lightsspecifiedinsubparagraph(b)ofthisparagraphshallalsobeinoperation,andnotthelights specifiedinsubparagraph(a)ofthisparagraph. 50.Landingarealights (1)Wherearunwayisnotprovided,thelightingrequiredbyrule48oftheseRulesshallincludeeither (a)twolinesofwhitelightsparalleltothedirectionoftakeofforlandingvisiblefromalldirections abovethehorizontaldelineatingthelandingareaintendedforusebynight,thelightsineachlinebeing equallyspacedatintervalsnotexceeding300feet;andthelinesoflightsshallnotbelessthan100feet normorethan200feetapart,andshallbesoplacedthatalinedrawnbetweenalightandtheopposite lightintheparallellineoflightswouldbeatrightanglestothedirectionofuseofthelandingarea;or (b)whitelightsvisibleasaforesaidandarrangedintheformofaTwiththeshaftoftheTparalleltothe directionofuseandontheleftedgeoftheareaintendedforlandingwhenseenfromthedirectionof approachandextendingforthewholelengthofthatedge,thelightsintheshaftbeingequallyspacedat intervalsnotexceeding300feet,andthecrossarmoftheTconsistingofsinglelightsplaced300feeton eithersideofthelightintheshaftoftheTfurtherfromtheapproachend. (2)Wherearunwayisprovided,thelightingrequiredbyrule48oftheseRulesshallincludetwolinesof whitelightsvisiblefromthedirectionofapproach,placedontheedgeoftherunwayandeach extendingthewholeofthelengthintendedforuse,thedistancebetweensuccessivelightsineachline beingnotmorethan300feetsothat,sofarasispracticablealinedrawnbetweenalightandthe oppositelightintheparallellineoflightswouldbeatrightanglestotheaxisoftherunway. (3)Thelightsrequiredbythisruleshallhaveanintensityofnotlessthan50candles. 51.Guidancelightsonthemanoeuvringareaandotherpartsoftheaerodromeusedbyaircraft

Thelightingrequiredbyrule48oftheseRulesshallincludeeither (a)thedelineationofeverytaxiwayintendedforusebynightbymeansoflightalongitsedges,either bluelightsononesideandyellowlightsontheotherorbluelightsonbothsidesbutthelightsoneach sideshallhaveabrightnesssufficienttogiveadequateguidancetoataxyingaircraftwhenthelightsare spacednotmorethan160feetapartonstraightstretches,andoncurvesthelightsshallbeatreduced spacingtomarkthetaxiwayedgeclearlyandifthetaxiwayisunpavedthelinesoflightsshallbenotless thanfiftynormorethan100feetapart;or (b)whenaircraftmanoeuvringonthegroundarenotconfinedtotaxiways,whitelightsvisiblefromall directionsabovethehorizontalandofanintensityofnotlessthan10candlesat5abovethehorizontal, spacedatintervalsnotexceeding300feetalongtheboundaryofthatpartoftheaerodromeprovided fortheuseofaircraftandunderthecontrolofthepersoninchargeoftheaerodromeandintendedfor usebynight. 52.Areasunfitforuse Thelightingrequiredbyrule48oftheseRulesshallincluderedlightsvisiblefromalldirectionsabove thehorizontal,sufficienttomarkadequatelyanyareaunfitforthemovementofaircraftatnight. 53.Landingdirectionindicator Whereneitherthelightingspecifiedinparagraph(1)(a)ofrule49oftheseRulesnorthatspecifiedin paragraph(1)(b)ofrule50oftheseRulesisprovided,thelightingrequiredbyrule47oftheseRules shallinclude (a)adequateilluminationofalandingTasspecifiedinparagraph(2)ofrule40oftheseRules;or (b)alandingTofthedimensionssospecified,consistingofwhitelights,visiblefromalldirectionsabove thehorizontal,ofanintensityofnotlessthanfivenormorethantwentycandlesplacedeitherinthe signalsareaorbetweenfiftyand100feettotheleftasseenfromthedirectionofapproachofthe runwayattheapproachendthereof. 54.Obstructionlights (1)Thelightingrequiredbyrule48oftheseRulesshallincludethelightingofallobstructionswithinthe areainaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisRule. (2)Thelightsonanobstructionshallbearrangedsoastoshownotlessthantencandlesofredlightin alldirectionsinazimuthbetween20belowand60abovethehorizontal. (3)Thelightsshallbeplacedatthehighestpointoftheobstructionexceptthat,wherethetopofa chimneyorotherobstructionmaybeobscuredbysmoke,thelightsmaybeplacedinsteadnotmore than10feetbelowthetopoftheobstruction.

(4)Iftheheightofanobstructionismorethan150feetabovegroundlevel,lightsshallbeplacedonthe obstructionbetweenthetopandthegroundatverticalintervalsnotexceeding150feet. (5)Onanyobstructionofmorethan150feetinhorizontalextent,lightsasspecifiedinparagraph(3)of thisRuleshallbeplacedonthehighestpointofeachlengthof150feetoftheobstruction,measuring fromoneendoftheobstruction. (6)Forthepurposesofthisruleanyobject,whetherpermanentortemporary,shallbedeemedtobean obstructionifitislikelytoendangeraircraftandifitissituated (a) (b) onthatpartofthemanoeuvringareawhichisintendedforuseatnight;or withinanareaextending200feetoneithersideofthecentrelineoftheareaintendedfor landingortakeoffatnight;or within200feetoftheareasointended,iftheheightoftheobjectismorethanonequarterof thedistanceoftheobjectfromthatarea;or withinfiftyfeetofalightedtaxiway;or withinanareaofthedimensionsillustratedinthissubparagraph,beinganareaateitherendof alightedrunwayorlightedlandingareaandiftheheightoftheobject,measuredabovethe levelofthenearerendoftherunwayorlandingareaismorethanonethirtiethofthedistance fromtheobjecttothenearestendoftherunwayorlandingarea:

(c)

(d) (e)

Providedthatafrangibleobjectnotmorethanthreefeetinheightabovethegroundshallnotbe deemedtobeanobstructionbyreasonofthissubparagraph; (f) withinonenauticalmileofthecentreoftheareaintendedforuseatnightforthetakingoff, landingormanoeuvringofaircraftonthegroundandmorethan300feetabovethehighest pointofthegroundwithinthatarea.

(7)Nothinginthisruleshallbetakentorequirethelightingof (a) (b) anyaircraftdisplayingnavigationlightsinaccordancewithPartIIIoftheseRules; inanareasetasidefortheparkingofaircraft,anyvehiclewhichisdisplayingthelightswhich areobligatorywhenitisbeingdrivenonapublichighway; anyobstructionorpartofanobstructionwhich,byreasonofthelightingofotherobstructions, isnotlikelytoendangeraircraftinflight. PARTX

(c)

Airtrafficcontrol

55.Provisionsofairtrafficcontrolservices

(1)Ateveryaerodrome(otherthanaGovernmentaerodrome)whichisprovidedwithmeansoftwo wayradiocommunicationwithaircraftandiseithersituatedinacontrolzoneorisanaerodromein respectofwhichtheMinisterhasgivenadirectiontotheproprietororpersoninchargeofthe aerodromerequiringairtrafficcontrolservicetobeprovidedthere,thepersoninchargeofthe aerodromeshallcauseairtrafficcontrolservicetobeprovidedatalltimeswhentheaerodromeisopen forthetakeoffandlandingofaircraft. (2)Ateveryaerodrome(otherthanaGovernmentaerodrome)whichisprovidedwithmeansoftwo wayradiocommunicationwithaircraftandwithequipmentforprovidingholdingaid,letdownaid,or approachaidbyradioorradar,thepersoninchargeoftheaerodromeshallinformtheMinisterin advanceofanyperiodduringwhichanyofthesaidequipmentwillbeinoperationforthepurposeof providingholdingaid,letdownaidorapproachaidand,withoutprejudicetoparagraph(1)ofthisrule, causeairtrafficcontrolservicetobeprovidedatalltimeswhenthesaidequipmentisnotifiedasbeing inoperationforanyofthosepurposes. 56.Licensingofairtrafficcontrollersandstudentairtrafficcontrollers (1)TheMinistermaygrantalicencetoanypersontoactasanairtrafficcontroller,orasastudentair trafficcontroller,uponhisbeingsatisfiedthattheapplicantisafitandproperpersontoholdthelicence andisqualifiedbyreasonofhisknowledge,experience,competence,skillandphysicalfitnesssotoact, andforthatpurposetheapplicantshallfurnishsuchevidenceandundergosuchexaminationsandtests (includinginparticularmedicalexaminations)astheMinistermayrequireofhim: ProvidedthattheMinistershallnotgrantalicencetoactasanairtrafficcontrollertoapersonunder theageof21yearsoralicencetoactasastudentairtrafficcontrollertoapersonundertheageof eighteenyears. (2)Everylicencetoactasanairtrafficcontrollershallincludearatingspecifyingthetypeofairtraffic controlservicewhichtheholderofthelicenceiscompetenttoprovideandtheaerodromesatwhichhe mayprovidethattypeofairtrafficcontrolservice;andifthroughoutanyperiodofninetydaysthe holderofthelicencehasnotatanytimeprovidedataparticularaerodromethetypeofairtraffic controlservicespecifiedintherating,theratingshallceasetobevalidinrelationtothataerodromeat theendofthatperiod,anduponaratingceasingtobevalidinrelationtoanaerodrometheholderof thelicenceshallforthwithinformtheMinisterinwritingtothateffectandshallforwardthelicenceto theMinistertoenableittobeendorsedaccordingly. (3)Everylicencetoactasastudentairtrafficcontrollershallbevalidonlyforthepurposeofauthorising theholdertoprovideairtrafficcontrolserviceunderthesupervisionofanotherpersonwhoispresent atthetimeandistheholderofavalidairtrafficcontroller'slicencewhichincludesaratingspecifying thetypeofairtrafficcontrolservicewhichisbeingprovidedbythestudentairtrafficcontroller,and validattheaerodromeinquestion. (4)Alicenceasanairtrafficcontrollerorasastudentairtrafficcontrollershallnotbevalidunlessthe holderofthelicencehassignedhisnamethereonininkwithhisordinarysignature.

(5)Subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation54oftheAirNavigationRegulations,alicenceasanairtraffic controllerorasastudentairtrafficcontrollershallremaininforceforaperiodoftwelvemonthsand mayberenewedbytheMinister,fromtimetotime,uponhisbeingsatisfiedthattheapplicantisafit andproperpersonandisqualifiedasaforesaid. 57.Prohibitionofunlicencedairtrafficcontrollersandstudentairtrafficcontrollers Apersonshallnotprovideanytypeofairtrafficcontrolserviceatanyaerodromeatwhichairtraffic controlserviceisrequiredtobeprovidedbyorunderrule55oftheseRulesunlesshedoessounderthe directionoftheMinisteroristheholderofavalidairtrafficcontroller'slicencegrantedunderrule56of theseRulesauthorisinghimtoprovidethattypeofserviceatthataerodrome,oristheholderofa studentairtrafficcontroller'slicenceandissupervisedinaccordancewithparagraph(3)ofthatrule. PARTXI

Flightoveranareainwhichsearchandrescueoperationswouldbedifficult

58.Flightoveranareainwhichsearchandrescueoperationswouldbedifficult (1)Thefollowingprovisionsofthisparagraphshallhaveeffectinrelationtopublictransportaircraft (a)beforecommencingaflightoveranareanotifiedforthepurposeofthisRuleasanareainwhich searchandrescueoperationswouldbedifficult,thepersonincommandofanaircraftshallsubmitor causetobesubmittedtotheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunitaflightnotificationcontainingsuch particularsasmayberequiredbythatairtrafficcontrolunit; (b)whenaflightnotificationhasbeensubmittedinaccordancewithsubparagraph(a)ofthis paragraph,thepersonincommandofanaircraftwhichisabletocommunicatebyradiowithan appropriateradiostationshall,ifhefindsitnecessarytodeviateinrespectofanyparticularfromthe saidflightnotification,reportbyradiothenatureoftheproposeddeviationtotheappropriateairtraffic controlunitassoonaspracticable. (2)Beforecommencingaflightoveranareanotifiedforthepurposeofthisruleasanareainwhich searchandrescueoperationswouldbedifficult,apersonincommandofanaircraft,otherthanapublic transportaircraft,maysubmitorcausetobesubmittedtotheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunitaflight notificationcontainingsuchparticularsasmayberequiredbythatairtrafficcontrolunit;andifaflight notificationissosubmitted,thepersonincommandofsuchaircraftshallcomplywiththerequirements specifiedinparagraph(1)(b)ofthisruleasiftheaircraftwereapublictransportaircraft. ______________________

CIVILAVIATION(INVESTIGATIONOFACCIDENTS)REGULATIONS
ARRANGEMENTOFREGULATIONS

REGULATION

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Shorttitle. InterpretationandapplicationofRegulations

Interpretation. ApplicationoftheseRegulations. Notificationofaccidents

Notificationofaccidents. Particularsofaccidenttobenotified. Accesstoandremovalofdamagedaircraft

Accesstoandremovalofdamagedaircraft. AppointmentandfunctionsofInspectorsofAccidents

AppointmentandfunctionsofInspectorsofAccidents. ProvisionsrelatingtoinvestigationbyInspectorsofAccidents. ReportofinvestigationbyInspectors. Publicinquiry Publicinquiry. Rehearingofpublicinquiries

Rehearingofpublicinquiry. General

Accreditedrepresentativesofotherstatesmayinvestigate. Penalties. Savings. _________________________

CIVILAVIATION(INVESTIGATIONOFACCIDENTS)REGULATIONS
[L.N.14of1966.] undersection2 [1stDecember,1965]

[Commencement.]

1.Shorttitle TheseRegulationsmaybecitedastheCivilAviation(InvestigationofAccidents)Regulations. InterpretationandapplicationofRegulations

2.Interpretation (1)IntheseRegulations,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires (a)"accident"includesanyfortuitousorunexpectedeventbywhichthesafetyofanaircraftorany personisthreatened; [Cap.C13.]

(b)"Act"meanstheCivilAviationAct,andincludesanyregulationsmadeorhavingeffectasifmade undertheAct; (c)"aircraft"includesallballoons(whethercaptiveorfree),gliders,airships,andflyingmachines; (d)"Minister"meanstheMinisterchargedwithresponsibilityformattersrelatingtocivilaviation; (e)"referencestoNigeria"includereferencestotheterritorialwatersadjacentthereto; (f)"owner"means,whereanaircraftisregistered,theregisteredowner; (g)"substantialdamage"includesanydamagewhichnecessitatesthereplacementorextensiverepair ofanymajorcomponent. (2)TheInterpretationActshallapplyforthepurposeoftheinterpretationoftheseRegulations. [Cap.123.]

3.ApplicationoftheseRegulations TheseRegulationsrelatetocivilaviationonlyandshallapplytoaccidentsarisingoutoforinthecourse ofairnavigationwhichoccurtoanycivilaircraftinoroverNigeria,orelsewheretocivilaircraft registeredinNigeria. Notificationofaccidents

4.Notificationofaccidents Anaccidentshallbenotifiedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofregulation5oftheseRegulationsif, betweenthetimewhenanypersonboardsanaircraftwiththeintentionofflightandsuchtimeasall personshavedisembarkedtherefrom

(a)anypersonsuffersdeathorseriousinjurywhileinorupontheaircraftorbydirectcontactwiththe aircraftoranythingattachedthereto;or (b)theaircraftreceivessubstantialdamage. 5.Particularsofaccidenttobenotified (1)Whereanaccidentoccursofwhichnotificationisrequiredtobegivenunderregulation4ofthese Regulations,thepersonincommandoftheaircraftinvolvedatthetimeoftheaccident,orifhebekilled orincapacitated,thentheowner,operator,hirerorotherpersononwhosebehalfhewasincommand oftheaircraft,asthecasemaybe,shallforthwithsendnoticethereoftotheMinisterbythequickest meansofcommunicationsavailableandinthecaseofanaccidentoccurringinoroverNigeriashallalso notifyforthwiththenearestpoliceauthoritiesoftheaccidentandoftheplacewhereitoccurred. (2)ThenoticetotheMinisterreferredtoinparagraph(1)ofthisregulationshallstateasfaraspossible (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) thetypeandthenationalityandregistrationmarksoftheaircraft; thenameoftheowner,operatorandhirer,ifany,oftheaircraft; thenameofthepersonincommandoftheaircraft; thedateandGreenwichmeantimeoftheaccident; thelastpointofdepartureandthenextpointofintendedlandingoftheaircraft; thepositionoftheaircraftwithreferencetosomeeasilydefinedgeographicalpoint; thenumberofpersons(ifany) (i)killed; (ii)seriouslyinjured, asaresultoftheaccident; (h) (i) thenatureoftheaccidentasfarasitisknown; briefparticularsofdamagetotheaircraft.

(3)WhereanaccidenttowhichtheseRegulationsapplyoccurs,whetherinoroverNigeriaorelsewhere, theowner,operatororhireroftheaircraftshall,ifsorequiredbynoticeinwritingfromtheMinister, sendtotheMinisterwithinsuchtimeasmaybespecifiedinthenotice,suchinformationwithrespect theretoinsuchformastheMinistermayrequire. 6. Accesstoandremovalofdamagedaircraft

Accesstoandremovalofdamagedaircraft

(1)WhereanaccidentoccursinoroverNigeriaofwhichnotificationisrequiredtobegivenunder regulation4oftheseRegulations,nopersonotherthananauthorisedpersonshallhaveaccesstothe aircraftinvolvedintheaccidentandtheaircraftshallnot,exceptundertheauthorityoftheMinister,be removedorotherwiseinterferedwith: Providedthat (i)theaircraftmayberemovedorinterferedwithsofarasmaybenecessaryforthepurposeof extricatingpersonsoranimalsinvolved,removinganymailcarriedbytheaircraft,preventing destructionbyfireorothercause,orpreventinganydangerorobstructiontothepublicortoair navigationortoothertransport; (ii)goodsorpassengers'baggagemayberemovedfromtheaircraftunderthesupervisionofa policeofficer,but,iftheaircrafthascomefromaplaceoutsideNigeria,itshallnotberemoved fromthevicinityoftheaircraftexceptonclearancebyorwiththeconsentofanofficerofthe NigeriaCustomsService; (iii)ifanaircraftiswreckedonthewater,theaircraftoranycontentsthereofmayberemoved tosuchextentasmaybenecessaryforbringingitorthemtoaplaceofsafety. (2)Inthisregulation,theexpression"authorisedperson"meansanypersonauthorisedbytheMinister eithergenerallyorspeciallytohaveaccesstoanyaircraftinvolvedinanaccidentandincludesanypolice officeroranyofficeroftheNigeriaCustomsService. AppointmentandfunctionsofInspectorsofAccidents 7. AppointmentandfunctionsofInspectorsofAccidents

(1)Forthepurposeofcarryingoutinvestigationintothecausesandcircumstancesofaccidentstowhich theseRegulationsapply,theMinistershallappointpersonsasInspectorsofAccidents,oneofwhom shallbeappointedbyhimastheChiefInspectorofAccidents. (2)TheChiefInspectorofAccidents,ifhethinksfit,mayhimselfcarryoutaninvestigationorcausean investigationtobecarriedoutbyanInspectorofAccidentsofanyaccidenttowhichtheseRegulations apply,whetherornotsuchaccidentisonewhereofnotificationisrequiredtobegivenunderregulation 4oftheseRegulations. (3)PublicnoticethatsuchinvestigationistakingplaceshallbegiveninsuchmannerastheMinistermay thinkfitandshallstatethatanypersonwhomaydesiretomakerepresentationconcerningthe circumstancesorcausesoftheaccidentmaydosoinwritingwithinatimetobespecifiedinthenotice. 8.ProvisionsrelatingtoinvestigationbyInspectorofAccidents (1)WithrespecttoanyInspector'sinvestigation,thefollowingprovisionsofthisregulationshallhave effect.

(2)TheInspectorofAccidentsbywhomtheinvestigationismade(inthisregulationreferredtoas"the Inspector")shallhavepower (a)bysummonsunderhishandtocallbeforehimandexamineallsuchpersonsashethinksfit,to requiresuchpersonstoansweranyquestionsorfurnishanyinformationorproduceanybooks,paper, documentsandarticleswhichtheInspectormayconsiderrelevant,andtoretainanysuchbooks, papers,documentsandarticlesuntilthecompletionoftheinvestigation; (b)totakestatementsfromallsuchpersonsashethinksfitandtorequireanysuchpersontomakeand signadeclarationofthetruthofthestatementmadebyhim; (c)tohaveaccesstoandexamineanyaircraftinvolvedintheaccidentandtheplacewheretheaccident occurred,andforthatpurposetorequireanysuchaircraftoranypartorequipmentthereoftobe preservedunalteredpendingexamination; (d)toexamine,remove,test,takemeasuresforthepreservationof,orotherwisedealwiththeaircraft oranypartthereoforanythingcontainedtherein; (e)toenterandinspectanyplaceorbuildingtheentryorinspectionwhereofappearstotheInspector toberequisiteforthepurposesoftheinvestigation; (f)totakemeasuresforthepreservationofevidence. (3)WhereanaccidenthasoccurredinoroverNigeria,toanaircraftregisteredinanycountryotherthan Nigeria,theMinistermayauthoriseaninvestigatorappointedbythedulycompetentauthorityofthat othercountrytocarryoutaninvestigation,andinthateventtheMinistershallsofarasheisable, facilitateinquiriesbytheinvestigatorsoappointed. (4)Theinvestigationshallbeheldinprivate. (5)WhereitappearstotheInspectorthatinordertoresolveanyconflictofevidenceorthatforany otherreasonitisexpedientsotodo,hemaypermitanypersontoappearbeforehimandcallevidence andexaminewitnesses. (6)WhereitappearstotheInspectorthatanydegreeofresponsibilityfortheaccidentmaybe attributabletoanyperson,andifitappearstotheInspectortobepracticablesotodothatpersonor,if hebedeceased,hislegalpersonalrepresentatives,shallbegivennoticethatblamemaybeattributedto himandbepermittedtomakeastatementorgiveevidenceandtoproducewitnessesandtoexamine anywitnessesfromwhoseevidenceitappearsthathemaybeblameworthy. (7)TheAttorneyGeneraloftheFederationmayinterveneatanystageofaninvestigationinorderto makerepresentationsortoexaminewitnesses,ifitappearstohimexpedientsotodointhepublic interest. (8)EverypersonsummonedbytheInspectorasawitnessinaccordancewiththisregulationshallbe allowedsuchexpensesastheMinistermayfromtimetotimedetermine.

9.ReportofinvestigationbyInspectors (1)Uponthecompletionofaninvestigation,theChiefInspectorofAccidents,orsuchotherInspectoras maybeauthorisedbytheMinister,shallmakeareporttotheMinister. (2)TheChiefInspectorofAccidentsshallstatethecircumstancesofthecaseandhisconclusionsasto thecauseoftheaccident,addinganyobservationsandrecommendationswhichhethinksfittomake withaviewtothepreservationoflifeandtheavoidanceofsimilaraccidentsinfutureandtowhat extenteffecthasbeengiventotheprovisionsofparagraph(6)ofregulation8oftheseRegulations. (3)TheMinistermaycausethewholeoranypartofsuchreporttobemadepublicinsuchmannerashe thinksfit. Publicinquiry

10.Publicinquiry (1)WhereitappearstotheMinisterthatitisexpedienttoholdapublicinquiryintothecausesand circumstancesofanaccidenttowhichtheseRegulationsapply,hemaydirectthatapublicinquirybe heldbyaCommissionerappointedbytheChiefJusticeofNigeria;andinanysuchcaseanyInspector's investigationrelatingtotheaccidentshallbediscontinued. (2)TheCommissioner(intheseRegulationsreferredtoas"thecourt")shallbeabarristerofnotless thantenyears'standing,andthecourtshallbeassistedbynotlessthantwoassessorspossessing aeronautical,engineeringorotherspecialskillorknowledge,oneofwhommaybetheChiefInspector ofAccidents,oroneoftheInspectorsofAccidents. TheassessorsshallbeappointedbytheChiefJusticeofNigeria. (3)WheretheMinisterhasdirectedapublicinquirytobeheld,heshallremitthecasetotheAttorney GeneraloftheFederation;andthereafterthepreparationandpresentationofthecaseshallbe conductedbytheSolicitorGeneraloftheFederationunderthedirectionoftheAttorneyGeneralofthe Federation;theChiefInspectorofAccidentsshallrendersuchassistancetothecourtandtothe AttorneyGeneraloftheFederationasisinhispowerandforthatpurposeshallhavethepowers conferredbyparagraph(2)ofregulation8onanInspectorofAccidentswithrespecttoanInspector's investigation. (4)EverypublicinquiryheldundertheseRegulationsshallbeconductedinsuchmannerthat,ifacharge ismadeagainstanyperson,thatpersonshallhaveanopportunityofmakingadefence. (5)Whenapublicinquiryhasbeenordered,theAttorneyGeneraloftheFederationmaycauseanotice, tobecalledanoticeofinquiry,tobeservedupontheowner,operator,hirerandpersonincommandof anyaircraftinvolvedintheaccident,aswellasuponanypersonwhoinhisopinionoughttobeserved withsuchnoticeandthenoticeshallcontainastatementofthequestionswhichontheinformation theninthepossessionoftheAttorneyGeneraloftheFederationheintendstoraiseonthehearingof

theinquiry,andtheAttorneyGeneraloftheFederationmay,atanytimebeforethehearingofthe inquiry,byasubsequentnoticeamend,addto,oromitanyofthequestionsspecifiedinthenoticeof inquiry. (6)TheAttorneyGeneraloftheFederation,theowner,theoperator,thehirer,thepersonincommand andanyotherpersonuponwhomanoticeofinquiryhasbeenserved,shallbedeemedtobepartiesto theproceedings. (7)Anyotherperson,includingtheMinister,may,byleaveoftheCourtappear,andanypersonwhoso appearsshallthereuponbecomeapartytotheproceedings. (8)Thecourtshallhave,forthepurposesoftheinquiry,allthepowersofacourtofsummary jurisdictionwhenactingasacourtintheexerciseofitsordinaryjurisdiction,andwithoutprejudiceto thosepowers,thecourtmay (a)enterandinspect,orauthoriseanypersontoenterandinspect,anyplaceorbuildingentryor inspectionwhereofappearstothecourtrequisiteforthepurposesoftheinquiry; (b)bysummonsrequiretheattendanceaswitnessesofallsuchpersonsasthecourtthinksfittocalland examine,andrequiresuchpersonstoansweranyquestionsorfurnishanyinformationorproduceany books,papers,documentsandarticleswhichthecourtmayconsiderrelevant; (c)administertheoathtoanysuchwitness,orrequireanywitnesstomakeandsignadeclarationofthe truthofthestatementsmadebyhiminhisexamination. (9)Theassessorsshallhavethesamepowerofentryandinspectionasthecourt. (10)Affidavitsandstatutorydeclarationsmay,bypermissionofthecourtandsavingalljustexceptions, beusedasevidenceatthehearing. (11)Atanytimeandplaceappointedforholdingtheinquiry,thecourtmayproceedwiththeinquiry whethertheparties,uponwhomanoticeofinquiryhasbeenserved,oranyofthem,arepresentornot. (12)Thecourtshallholdtheinquiryinopencourtsavetotheextenttowhichthecourtisofopinion thatintheinterestofjusticeorinthepublicinterestanypartoftheevidence,oranyargumentrelating thereto,shouldbeheardincamera. (13)Theproceedingsontheinquiryshallcommencewiththeproductionandexaminationofwitnesses onbehalfoftheAttorneyGeneraloftheFederation.Thesewitnesses,afterbeingexaminedonbehalfof theAttorneyGeneraloftheFederation,maybecrossexaminedbythepartiesinsuchorderasthecourt maydirect,andmaythenbereexaminedonbehalfoftheAttorneyGeneraloftheFederation. Questionsaskedanddocumentstenderedasevidenceinthecourseoftheexaminationofthese witnessesshallnotbeopentoobjectionmerelyonthegroundthattheydoormayraisequestions whicharenotcontainedinorwhichvaryfromthequestionspecifiedinthenoticeofinquiryor subsequentnoticesreferredtoinparagraph(5)ofthisregulation.

(14)WhentheexaminationofthewitnessesproducedonbehalfoftheAttorneyGeneralofthe Federationhasbeenconcluded,theAttorneyGeneraloftheFederationshallstatethequestionsin referencetotheaccidentandtheconductofpersonsconnectedwiththeaccidentuponwhichthe opinionofthecourtisdesired.Inframingthequestionsfortheopinionofthecourt,theAttorney GeneraloftheFederationshallmakesuchmodificationsin,additionstooromissionsfromthequestions inthenoticeofinquiryorsubsequentnoticesreferredtoinparagraph(5)ofthisregulation,as,having regardtotheevidencewhichhasbeengiven,theAttorneyGeneraloftheFederationorthecourtmay thinkfit. (15)Afterthequestionsfortheopinionofthecourthavebeenstated,thecourtshallproceedtohear thepartiestotheproceedingsuponanddeterminethequestionssostated.Eachpartytothe proceedingsshallbeentitledtoaddressthecourtandproducewitnessesorrecallanyofthewitnesses whohavealreadybeenexaminedforfurtherexaminationandgenerallyadduceevidenceandthe partiesshallbeheardandtheirwitnessesexamined,crossexaminedandreexaminedinsuchorderas thecourtshalldirect.FurtherwitnessesmayalsobeproducedandexaminedonbehalfoftheAttorney GeneralandmaybecrossexaminedbythepartiesandreexaminedonbehalfoftheAttorneyGeneral oftheFederation. (16)Whenthewholeoftheevidenceinrelationtothequestionsfortheopinionofthecourthasbeen concluded,anyofthepartieswhodesiressotodomayaddressthecourtupontheevidenceandthe courtmaybeaddressedinreplyuponthewholecaseonbehalfoftheAttorneyGeneralofthe Federation. (17)Thecourtmayadjourntheinquiry,fromtimetotime,andfromplacetoplace;andwherean adjournmentisaskedforbyanypartytotheinquiry,thecourtmayimposesuchtermsastopaymentof costsorotherwiseasitmaythinkjustasaconditionofgrantingtheadjournment. (18)ThecourtshallmakeareporttotheMinisterstatingfullythecircumstancesofthecaseandthe opinionofthecourttouchingthecausesoftheaccidentandaddinganyobservationsand recommendationswhichthecourtthinksfittomakewithaviewtothepreservationoflifeandthe avoidanceofsimilaraccidentsinfuture,includingarecommendationforthecancellation,suspensionor endorsementofanylicence,certificateorotherdocument. (19)Eachassessorshalleithersignthereportwithorwithoutreservationsorstateinwritinghisdissent therefromandhisreasonsforsuchdissent,andsuchreservationsordissentandreasons(ifany)shallbe forwardedtotheMinisterwiththereportandtheMinistershall,unlesstherearegoodreasonstothe contrary,causeanysuchreportandreservationsordissentandreasons(ifany)tobemadepublic whollyorinpartinsuchamannerashethinksfit. (20)Everypersonattendingasawitnessbeforethecourtshallbeallowedsuchexpensesaswouldbe allowedtowitnessattendingbeforeacourtofrecord,andincaseofdisputeastotheamounttobe allowed,thesameshallbereferredbythecourttoaJudgeoftheSupremeCourtwhoonrequestsigned bythecourtshallascertainandcertifytheproperamountoftheexpenses:

Providedthat,inthecaseofanypartytotheproceedingorofanypersonintheemploymentofsucha party,anysuchexpensesmaybedisallowedifthecourtinitsdiscretionsodirects. (21)Thecourtmayorderthecostsandexpensesoftheinquiry,oranypartthereof,tobepaidbyany party,ifitfindsthattheaccidentwasduetotheactordefaultornegligenceofthatpartyorofany personintheemploymentofthatpartyandanysuchordershall,ontheapplicationofanyperson entitledtothebenefitthereof,beenforcedbyacourtofsummaryjurisdictionasifthecostsand expenseswereapenaltyimposedbythatcourt,butsubjecttoanysuchorder,suchcostsandexpenses shallbedeemedtobepartoftheexpensesoftheMinisterintheexerciseofhispowersundertheAct. (22)Anynotice,summonsorotherdocumentissuedunderthisregulationmaybeservedbysendingthe samebyregisteredposttothelastknownaddressofthepersontobeserved. (23)Theserviceofanynotice,summonsorotherdocumentmaybeprovedbytheoathoraffidavitof thepersonbywhomitwasserved. Rehearingofpublicinquiries

11.Rehearingofpublicinquiries (1)TheMinistermay,inanycasewhereapublicinquiryhasbeenheld,directarehearingoftheinquiry, eithergenerallyorastoanypartthereof,andshalldosoif (a)newandimportantevidencewhichcouldnotbeproducedattheinquiryhasbeendiscovered;or (b)foranyotherreasonsthereisinhisopiniongroundforsuspectingthatamiscarriageofjusticehas occurred. (2)IftheMinisterdirectsanyinquirytobereheard,theChiefJusticeofNigeriamayorderthatthe inquiryshallbereheardeitherbythecourtbywhomtheinquirywasheardinthefirstinstanceorby someotherpersonappointedbyhimtoholdtherehearing. (3)Anyrehearingshallbesubjecttoandconductedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthese Regulationsrelatingtotheholdingofpublicinquiries. General

12.Accreditedrepresentativesofotherstatesmayinvestigate WhereanInspector'sinvestigationorapublicinquiryrelatestoanaccidentwhichhasoccurredinor overNigeriatoanaircraftregisteredinanycountryotherthanNigeria,anaccreditedrepresentativeof thecountryinwhichtheaircraftisregistered,orofanycountrywhichhas,onrequest,furnished informationinconnectionwiththeaccident,maytakepartintheinvestigationorintheinquiryasthe casemaybe;hemaybeaccompaniedbysuchtechnicalandotheradvisersasmaybeconsidered necessarybytheauthoritiesofthecountrybywhichheisappointed. 13.Penalties

Anypersonwho (a)wilfullyobstructsorimpedestheCourtoranInspectorofAccidentsoranassessororanyperson actingundertheauthorityoftheMinisterintheexerciseofanypowersordutiesunderthese Regulations;or (b)withoutreasonableexcuse(proofwhereofshalllieonhim)failsafterhavingtheexpenses(ifany)to whichheisentitledtenderedtohim,tocomplywithanysummonsorrequisitionofthecourtholdinga publicinquiryoranInspectorofAccidentsholdinganInspector'sinvestigationundertheseRegulations; or (c)withoutreasonableexcuse(proofwhereofshalllieonhim)failstocomplywithanyoftheprovisions ofregulations4,5and6oftheseRegulations, shallbeguiltyofanoffenceandliableonconvictiontoafinenotexceedingonehundrednairaorto imprisonmentforatermnotexceedingthreemonths: Providedthateverywitnessshall,inrespectofanyevidencewrittenbyhimfororgivenbyhimbefore anInspectorofAccidents,beentitledtothesameprivilegestowhichhewouldhavebeenentitledif givingevidencebeforeacourtofjustice. 14.Savings (1)NothingintheseRegulationsshalllimitthepowersofanyauthorityundertheMerchantShipping Act. [Cap.M11.]

(2)NothingintheseRegulationsshalllimitthepoweroftheMinisterundertheActofcancelling, suspendingorendorsinganylicence,certificateorotherdocument. ____________________________

CIVILAVIATION(AIRNAVIGATION)REGULATIONS

ARRANGEMENTOFREGULATIONS
PARTI

Registrationandmarkingofaircraft

REGULATION 1. Aircrafttoberegistered. 2. RegistrationofaircraftinNigeria. 3. Nationalityandregistrationmarks.

PARTII

 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42.

Airworthinessandequipmentofaircraft Certificateofairworthinesstobeinforce. Issue,renewalandvalidationofcertificatesofairworthiness. Certificateofmaintenance. Inspection,overhaul,repair,replacementandmodification. Licensingofaircraftmaintenanceengineers. Equipmentofaircraft. Radioequipmentofaircraft. Aircraft,engineandpropellerlogbookstobekept. Aircraftweightschedule. Accessandinspectionforairworthinesspurposes. PARTIII Aircraftcrewandlicensing

Compositionofcrewofaircraft. Membersofflightcrewshallholdlicences. Grantandrenewaloflicencestomembersofflightcrew. ValidationoflicencesgrantedoutsideNigeria. Personalflyinglogbook. Instructioninflying. Minimumageofagliderpilot. PARTIV Operationofaircraft

Operationsmanual. Responsibilitiesofapublictransportoperator. Loadingofpublictransportaircraft. Operatingconditionsforpublictransportaircraft. WeatherconditionsforaircraftnotregisteredinNigeria. Preflightactionbycommanderofaircraft. Pilotstoremainatcontrols. Dutiesofcommanderofaircraftfortransportingpassengers. Operationofradioinaircraft. Towingofgliders. Towing,pickingupandraisingofpersonsandarticles. Droppingofpersonsandarticles. Carriageofmunitionsofwarprohibited. Carriageofdangerousgoods. Methodofcarriageofpersons. Exitsandbreakinmarkings. Imperillingsafetyofaircraft. Imperillingsafetyofanypersonorproperty. Drunkennessinaircraft. Smokinginaircraft. Authorityofcommanderofaircraft. Stowaways.

 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72.

PARTV

Fatigueofflightcrew

Application,interpretationandmodificationofPartV. Dutiesofoperatorstopreventexcessivefatigueofflightcrew. Limitsonflyingtime,dutyperiods,andrestperiods. Maximumflyingdutyperiodsforpilotsandflightengineers. Minimumrestperiodsforflightcrew. Recordsofflighttimes,dutyperiodsandrestperiods. Maximumflighttimesforflightcrew. Provisionforparticularcases. PARTVI Documents

Documentstobecarried. Productionofdocuments. Preservationofdocuments,etc. Revocation,suspensionandvariationofcertificates,etc. Offencesinrelationtodocuments. PARTVII Controlofairtraffic

RulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControl. Powertoprohibitorrestrictflying. Balloons,kitesandairships. PARTVIII Airroutesandairways,aerodromes,lightsandotherfacilities

Designationofairroutesandairways. UseofGovernmentairports. Licensingofairports. Placesauthorisedasaerodromes. Useofaerodromes. Powertogivedirections. RightsofGovernmentaircraft. Customsairports. UseofaerodromesbyContractingStates. Noiseandvibrationonaerodromes. TradingwithinGovernmentaerodromes. Authoritytotrade. Aeronauticallightsandotherfacilities. Dangerouslights.

PARTIX 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. General

Prohibitedareas. Powertopreventaircraftflying. Rightofaccesstoaerodromesandotherplaces. Obstructionofpersons. Enforcementofdirections. Fees. Penalties. ExtraterritorialeffectoftheRegulations. PowertomakeRegulations. ApplicationofRegulations. Exemption. Interpretation. Saving. Smallaircraft. Shorttitle. _____________________________________ SCHEDULES

FIRSTSCHEDULE PARTA

Tableofgeneralclassificationofaircraft PARTB

NationalityandregistrationmarksofaircraftregisteredinNigeria SECONDSCHEDULE AandBConditions THIRDSCHEDULE

Categoriesofaircraft FOURTHSCHEDULE

Maintenanceengineers:privilegesoflicences FIFTHSCHEDULE Aircraftequipment SIXTHSCHEDULE

Radioapparatustobecarriedinaircraft SEVENTHSCHEDULE

Aircraft,engineandpropellerlogbooks EIGHTHSCHEDULE

Areasspecifiedinconnectionwiththecarriageofflightnavigatorsasmembersofthe flightcrewofpublictransportaircraft NINTHSCHEDULE

Flightcrewofaircraft:licencesandratings TENTHSCHEDULE

Publictransportoperationalrequirements ELEVENTHSCHEDULE

Documentstobecarriedbyaircraft TWELFTHSCHEDULE Weatherminima THIRTEENTHSCHEDULE Customsairports FOURTEENTHSCHEDULE Aerodromepermit FIFTEENTHSCHEDULE Penalties

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CIVILAVIATION(AIRNAVIGATION)REGULATIONS
[L.N.15of1966.] undersection1

[Commencement.] PARTI

[1stDecember,1965]

Registrationandmarkingofaircraft

1.Aircrafttoberegistered (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraph(2)ofthisregulation,anaircraftshallnotflyoverNigeria unlessitisregisteredin (a) (b) (c) Nigeria;or aContractingState;or someothercountryinrelationtowhichthereISmforceanagreementbetweenthe governmentoftheFederationofNigeriaandthegovernmentofthatcountrywhichmakes provisionfortheflightoverNigeriaofaircraftregisteredinthatcountry.

(2)Notwithstandingparagraph(1)ofthisregulation (a) aglidermayflyunregisteredandshallbedeemedtoberegisteredinNigeriaforthepurposeof regulations9,10,15and26oftheseRegulationsonanyflightwhich (i) (ii) (b) beginsandendsinNigeriawithoutpassingoveranyothercountry;and isnotforthepurposeofpublictransportoraerialwork;

anyaircraftmayflyunregisteredonanyflightwhich (i) (ii) beginsandendsinNigeriawithoutpassingoveranyothercountry;and isinaccordancewiththe"BConditions"setforthintheSecondScheduletothese Regulations; [SecondSchedule.]

(c)

thatparagraphshallnotapplytoanykiteorcaptiveballoon.

(3)TheMinistermay,insuchspecialcircumstancesandsubjecttosuchconditionsorlimitationsashe maythinkfit,temporarilyexemptfromtheprovisionsofparagraph(1)ofthisregulationanaircraft registeredelsewhere. (4)IfanaircraftfliesoverNigeriaincontraventionofparagraph(1)ofthisregulationinsuchmanneror circumstancesthatiftheaircrafthadbeenregisteredinNigeriaanoffenceagainsttheseRegulations wouldhavebeencommitted,thelikeoffenceshallbedeemedtohavebeencommittedinrespectof thataircraft.

 2.

RegistrationofaircraftinNigeria

RegistrationofaircraftinNigeria

(1)TheMinistershallbetheauthorityfortheregistrationofaircraftinNigeria. (2)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,anaircraftshallnotberegisteredorcontinuetobe registeredinNigeriaifitappearstotheMinisterthat (a) (b) theaircraftisregisteredanywhereoutsideNigeria;or anunqualifiedpersonisentitledasownertoanylegalorbeneficialinterestintheaircraftorany sharetherein;or itwouldbeinexpedientinthepublicinterestfortheaircrafttobeortocontinuetobe registeredinNigeria.

(c)

(3)Thefollowingpersons,andnoothers,shallbequalifiedtobetheownerofalegalorbeneficial interestinanaircraftregisteredinNigeriaorasharetherein (a) (b) citizensofNigeria; bodiescorporateestablishedunderandsubjecttothelawsofNigeria.

(4)IfanunqualifiedpersonresidingorhavingaplaceofbusinessinNigeriaisentitledasownertoalegal orbeneficialinterestinanaircraft,orasharetherein,theMinister,uponbeingsatisfiedthattheaircraft mayotherwisebeproperlysoregistered,mayregistertheaircraftinNigeria;butthepersonaforesaid shallnotcauseorpermittheaircraft,whileitisregisteredinpursuanceofthisparagraph,tobeusedfor thepurposeofpublictransportoraerialwork. (5)IfanaircraftischarteredbydemisetoapersonqualifiedasaforesaidtheMinistermay,whetheror notanunqualifiedpersonisentitledasownertoalegalorbeneficialinteresttherein,registerthe aircraftinNigeriainthenameofthechartereruponbeingsatisfiedthattheaircraftmayotherwisebe properlysoregistered,andsubjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,theaircraftmayremainso registeredduringthecontinuationofthecharter. (6)AnapplicationfortheregistrationofanaircraftinNigeriashallbemadeinwritingtotheMinister, andshallincludeorbeaccompaniedbysuchparticularsandevidencerelatingtotheaircraftandthe ownershipandcharteringthereofashemayrequiretoenablehimtodeterminewhethertheaircraft mayproperlyberegisteredinNigeriaandtoissuethecertificatereferredtoinparagraph(8)ofthis regulation,andinparticular,theapplicationshallincludetheproperdescriptionoftheaircraftaccording tocolumn4ofthe"GeneralClassificationofAircraft"setforthinPartAoftheFirstScheduletothese Regulations. [FirstSchedule.]

(7)UponreceivinganapplicationfortheregistrationofanaircraftinNigeriaandbeingsatisfiedthatthe aircraftmayproperlybesoregistered,theMinistershallregistertheaircraft,whereveritmaybe,and shallincludeintheregisterthefollowingparticulars (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) thenumberofthecertificate; thenationalitymarkoftheaircraft,andtheregistrationmarkassignedtoitbytheMinister; thenameoftheconstructoroftheaircraftanditsdesignation; theserialnumberoftheaircraft; thenameandaddressofeverypersonwhoisentitledasownertoalegalinterestintheaircraft orasharetherein,orinthecaseofanaircraftwhichisthesubjectofahirepurchase agreement,thenameandaddressofthehirer;or inthecaseofanaircraftregisteredinpursuanceofparagraph(4)or(5)ofthisregulation,an indicationthatitissoregistered.

(f)

(8)TheMinistershallfurnishtothepersonorpersonsinwhosenametheaircraftisregistered(inthis regulationreferredtoas"theregisteredowner")acertificateofregistration,whichshallincludethe foregoingparticularsandthedateonwhichthecertificatewasissued. (9)Subjecttoparagraphs(4)and(5)ofthisregulation,ifatanytimeafteranaircrafthasbeenregistered inNigeriaanunqualifiedpersonbecomesentitledasownertoalegalorbeneficialinterestintheaircraft orasharetherein,theregistrationoftheaircraftshallthereuponbecomevoidandthecertificateof registrationshallforthwithbereturnedbytheregisteredownertotheMinisterforcancellation. (10)AnypersonwhoisregisteredastheownerofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallforthwithinform theMinisterinwritingof (a)anychangeintheparticularswhichwerefurnishedtotheMinisteruponapplicationbeingmadefor theregistrationoftheaircraft; (b)thedestructionoftheaircraft,oritspermanentwithdrawalfromuse; (c)inthecaseofanaircraftregisteredinpursuanceofparagraph(5)ofthisregulation,thetermination ofthedemisecharter. (11)AnypersonwhobecomestheownerofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallforthwithinformthe Ministerinwritingtothateffect. (12)TheMinistermay,wheneveritappearstohimnecessaryorappropriatetodosoforgivingeffectto thisPartoftheseRegulationsorforbringinguptodateorotherwisecorrectingtheparticularsentered ontheregister,amendtheregister,orifhethinksfit,maycanceltheregistrationoftheaircraft,and shallcancelthatregistrationifheissatisfiedthattherehasbeenachangeintheownershipofthe aircraft.

(13)TheMinistermay,byregulations,adaptormodifytheforegoingprovisionsofthisregulationashe deemsnecessaryorexpedientforthepurposeofprovidingforthetemporarytransferofaircrafttoor fromtheNigerianregister,eithergenerallyorinrelationtoaparticularcaseorclassofcases. (14)IntheseRegulations,referencestoaninterestinanaircraftdonotincludereferencestoaninterest inanaircrafttowhichapersonisentitledonlybyvirtueofhismembershipofaflyingclubandthe referenceinparagraph(10)ofthisregulationtotheregisteredownerofanaircraftincludesinthecase ofadeceasedperson,hislegalpersonalrepresentative,andinthecaseofabodycorporatewhichhas beendissolved,itssuccessor. (15)NothinginthisregulationshallrequiretheMinistertocanceltheregistrationofanaircraftifinhis opinionitwouldbeinexpedientinthepublicinteresttodoso. Nationalityandregistrationmarks

3.Nationalityandregistrationmarks (1)Anaircraft(otherthananaircraftpermittedbyorundertheseRegulationstoflywithoutbeing registered)shallnotflyunlessitbearspaintedthereonoraffixedthereto,inthemannerrequiredbythe lawofthecountryinwhichitisregistered,thenationalityandregistrationmarksrequiredbythatlaw. (2)ThemarkstobebornebyaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallcomplywithPartBoftheFirstSchedule totheseRegulations. [Firstschedule.PartB.]

(3)Anaircraftshallnotbearanymarkswhichpurporttoindicate (a)thattheaircraftisregisteredinacountryinwhichitisnotinfactregistered;or (b)thattheaircraftisastateaircraftofaparticularcountryifitisnotinfactsuchanaircraft,unlessthe appropriateauthorityofthatcountryhassanctionedthebearingofsuchmarks. PARTII

Airworthinessandequipmentofaircraft

4.Certificateofairworthinesstobeinforce (1)Anaircraftshallnotflyunlessthereisinforceinrespectthereof,acertificateofairworthinessduly issuedorrenderedvalidunderthelawofthecountryinwhichtheaircraftisregistered,andany conditionssubjecttowhichthecertificatewasissuedorrenderedvalidarecompliedwith: Providedthattheforegoingprohibitionshallnotapplytoflights,beginningandendinginNigeria withoutpassingoveranyothercountry,of (a) aglider,ifitisnotbeingusedforthepublictransportofpassengersoraerialwork;

(b) (c) (d)

aballoon,ifitisnotbeingusedforthepublictransportofpassengers; akite; anaircraftflyinginaccordancewiththe"AConditions"or"BConditions"setforthintheSecond ScheduletotheseRegulations; anaircraftflyinginaccordancewiththeconditionsofapermittoflyissuedbytheMinisterin respectofthataircraft.

(e)

(2)InthecaseofanaircraftregisteredinNigeria,thecertificateofairworthinessreferredtoin paragraph(1)ofthisregulationshallbeacertificateissuedorrenderedvalidinaccordancewiththe provisionsofregulation5oftheseRegulations. 5.Issue,renewalandvalidationofcertificatesofairworthiness (1)TheMinistermayissue,inrespectofanyaircraft,acertificateofairworthinessifheissatisfiedthat theaircraftisfittoflyhavingregardto (a) thedesign,construction,workmanshipandmaterialsoftheaircraft(includinginparticularany enginesfittedtherein),andofanyequipmentcarriedintheaircraftwhichheconsiders necessaryfortheairworthinessoftheaircraft;and theresultsofflyingtrials,andsuchothertestsoftheaircraftashemayrequire:

(b)

ProvidedthatiftheMinisterhasissuedacertificateofairworthinessinrespectofanaircraftwhich,in hisopinion,isaprototypeaircraftoramodificationofaprototypeaircraft,hemaydispensewithflying trialsinthecaseofanyotheraircraftifheissatisfiedthatitconformstosuchprototypeormodification. (2)Everycertificateofairworthinessshallspecifysuchcategoriesasare,intheopinionoftheMinister, appropriatetotheaircraftinaccordancewiththeThirdScheduletotheseRegulationsandthe certificateshallbeissuedsubjecttotheconditionthattheaircraftshallbeflownonlyforthepurposes indicatedinthesaidScheduleinrelationtothosecategories. [ThirdSchedule.]

(3)TheMinistermayissuethecertificateofairworthinesssubjecttosuchotherconditionsrelatingto theairworthinessoftheaircraftashethinksfit. (4)Thecertificateofairworthinessmaydesignatetheperformancegrouptowhichtheaircraftbelongs forthepurposesoftherequirementsreferredtoinparagraph(1)ofregulation24oftheseRegulations. (5)TheMinistermay,subjecttosuchconditionsashethinksfit,issueacertificateofvalidation renderingvalidforthepurposesoftheseRegulationsacertificateofairworthinessissuedinrespectof anyaircraftunderthelawofanycountryotherthanNigeria.

(6)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulationandofregulation54oftheseRegulations,acertificateof airworthinessorvalidationissuedunderthisregulationshallremaininforceforsuchperiodasmaybe specifiedtherein,andmayberenewedfromtimetotimebytheMinisterforsuchfurtherperiodashe thinksfit. (7)Acertificateofairworthinessoracertificateforvalidationissuedinrespectofanaircraftshallcease tobeinforce (a)iftheaircraft,orsuchofitsequipmentasisnecessaryfortheairworthinessoftheaircraft,is overhauled,repairedormodified,orifanypartoftheaircraftorofsuchequipmentisremovedoris replaced,otherwisethaninamannerandwithmaterialofatypeapprovedbytheMinistereither generallyorinrelationtoaclassofaircraftortotheparticularaircraft;or (b)untilthecompletionofanyinspectionoftheaircraftorofanyofsuchequipmentasaforesaid,being aninspectionrequiredbytheMinistertobemadeforthepurposeofascertainingwhethertheaircraft remainsairworthy. (8)WithoutprejudicetoanyotherprovisionoftheseRegulations,theMinistermay,forthepurposesof theregulation,acceptreportsfurnishedtohimbyapersonwhomhemayapproveeitherabsolutelyor subjecttosuchconditionsashethinksfitasqualifiedtofurnishsuchreports. (9)TheMinistershallcausetobepreparedandpreservedinrelationtoeachaircraftregisteredin Nigeria,arecordenablingtheaircraft(includinginparticularitsengines)andsuchofitsequipmentashe mayhaveconsiderednecessaryfortheairworthinessoftheaircraftinissuing,varyingorrenderingvalid acertificateofairworthinesstobeidentifiedwiththedrawingsandotherdocumentsonthebasisof whichthecertificatewasissued,variedorrenderedvalid,asthecasemaybe. (10)AllequipmentsoidentifiedshallforthepurposesoftheseRegulationsbedeemedtobeequipment necessaryfortheairworthinessoftheaircraft. (11)TheMinistershallcausesuchrecordtobeproducedforexaminationuponrequestbeingmade thereforeatanyreasonabletimebyanypersonhaving,intheopinionoftheMinister,reasonable groundsforrequiringtoexamineit. 6.Certificateofmaintenance (1)AnaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallnotflyforthepurposeofpublictransportordroppingor projectinganymaterialforagricultural,publichealthorsimilarpurposesunless (a)theaircraft(includinginparticularitsengines),togetherwithitsequipmentandradiostation,is maintainedinaccordancewithmaintenanceschedulesapprovedbytheMinisterinrelationtothat aircraft;

(b)thereareinforceinrespectofthataircraftcertificates(intheseRegulationsreferredtoas "certificatesofmaintenance")issuedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisregulationandcertifying thatmaintenancehasbeencarriedoutinaccordancewithsuchmaintenanceschedules: Providedthatanaircraftmay,notwithstandingthatsubparagraphs(a)and(b)ofthisregulationhave notbeencompliedwithinrelationtotheradiostationtherein,flyforthesolepurposeofenabling personstobetrainedtoperformdutiesinaircraft. (2)Everycertificateofmaintenanceshallcomeintoforceuponbeingissuedandshallceasetobein forceupontheexpirationoftheperiodofitsvalidityinelapsedtimeorflyingtime,whichevermaybe theearlier,asspecifiedintherelevantmaintenancescheduleandtheperiodofvalidityofthecertificate shallberecordedinthecertificateatthetimewhenitisissued. (3)Acertificateofmaintenancemaybeissuedforthepurposesofthisregulationonlyby (a) theholderofalicencegrantedundertheseRegulationsasanaircraftmaintenanceengineeror aircraftradiomaintenanceengineerbeingalicenceofacategoryappropriateinaccordance withregulation8oftheseRegulationsandtheFourthScheduletotheseRegulations;or [FourthSchedule.]

(b)

theholderofalicenceassuchanengineergrantedunderthelawofacountryotherthan NigeriaandrenderedvalidundertheseRegulations,inaccordancewiththeprivilegesendorsed onthelicence;or apersonwhomtheMinisterhasauthorisedtoissueacertificateofmaintenanceinaparticular case,andinaccordancewiththatauthority:

(c)

Providedthat,uponapprovingamaintenanceschedule,theMinistermaydirectthatcertificatesof maintenancerelatingtothatschedule,ortoanypartthereofspecifiedinhisdirection,maybeissued onlybytheholderofsuchalicenceasissospecified. (4)Certificatesofmaintenanceshallbeissuedinduplicate.Oneoftheduplicatesshall,duringtheperiod ofvalidityofthecertificate,becarriedintheaircraftwhenregulation51oftheseRegulationsso requires,andtheothershallbekeptbytheoperatorelsewherethanontheaircraft. (5)OntheterminationofeveryflightbyanaircraftregisteredinNigeriaforanyofthepurposes specifiedinparagraph(1)ofthisregulation,thecommanderoftheaircraftshallenterinatechnicallog (a) (b) thetimesatwhichtheflightbeganandended;and particularsofanydefectinanypartoftheaircraftoritsequipmentwhichisknowntohim, beingaparttowhichamaintenanceschedulerelates,or,ifnosuchdefectisknowntohim,an entrytothateffect;andshallsignanddatesuchentries:

Providedthatinthecaseofanumberofconsecutiveflightsbeginningandendingonthesamedayand withthesamepersonascommanderoftheaircraft,thecommanderofanaircraft (i)flyingforthepurposeofpublictransportwhereeachoftheaforesaidconsecutiveflights beginsatthesameaerodromeandendsatthataerodrome;or (ii)flyingforthepurposeofdroppingorprojectinganymaterialforagricultural,publichealthor similarpurposes, may,exceptwherehebecomesawareofadefectduringanearlierflight,maketheentriesasaforesaid inatechnicallogattheendofthelastofsuchconsecutiveflights. (6)Upontherectificationofanydefectwhichhasbeenenteredinatechnicalloginaccordancewith paragraph(5)ofthisregulation,acopyofthecertificateofcompliancerequiredbyregulation7ofthese Regulationsinrespectoftheworkdonefortherectificationofthedefectshallbeenteredinthe technicalloginsuchapositionormannerastobereadilyidentifiablewiththeentryofthedefectto whichitrelates. (7)Thetechnicallogreferredtoinparagraphs(5)and(6)ofthisregulationshallbecarriedintheaircraft whenregulation51oftheseRegulationssorequiresandcopiesoftheentriesreferredtointhose paragraphsshallbekeptontheground. (8)Subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation53oftheseRegulations,everycertificateofmaintenanceshall bepreservedbytheoperatoroftheaircraftforaperiodoftwoyearsfollowingtheexpiryoftheperiod ofvalidityofthecertificateandforsuchfurtherperiodastheMinistermayrequireinanyparticular case. 7.Inspection,overhaul,repair,replacementandmodification (1)AnaircraftregisteredinNigeria,beinganaircraftinrespectofwhichacertificateofairworthiness issuedorrenderedvalidundertheseRegulationsisinforce,shallnotflyifanypartoftheaircraftorof suchofitsequipmentasisnecessaryfortheairworthinessoftheaircrafthasbeenoverhauled,repaired, replacedormodifiedorhasbeeninspectedasprovidedinparagraph(7)(b)ofregulation5ofthese Regulations,unlessthereisinforceacertificateofcomplianceissuedinaccordancewiththisregulation andrelatingtotheoverhaul,repair,replacement,modificationorinspection,asthecasemaybe: Providedthatifarepairorreplacementofapartofanaircraftoritsequipmentiscarriedoutwhenthe aircraftisatsuchaplacethatitisnotreasonablypracticable (a) fortherepairorreplacementtobecarriedoutinsuchmannerthatacertificateofcompliance canbeissuedunderthisregulationinrespectthereof;or forsuchacertificatetobeissuedwhiletheaircraftisatthatplace,theaircraftmayflytoaplace atwhichsuchacertificatecanbeissued,beingthenearestplace

(b)

(i)towhichtheaircraftcaninthereasonableopinionofthecommanderthereof,safelyflybya routeforwhichitisproperlyequipped;and (ii)towhichitisreasonabletoflyhavingregardtoanyhazardstothelibertyorhealthofany persononboard, andinsuchcasethecommanderoftheaircraftshallcausewrittenparticularsoftheflight,andthe reasonsformakingit,tobegiventotheMinisterwithintendaysthereafter. (2)Neither (a)equipmentprovidedincompliancewiththeFifthScheduletotheseRegulations(exceptparagraph (3)thereof);nor [FifthSchedule.]

(b)inthecaseofapublictransportaircraft,radioapparatusprovidedforusethereinorinanysurvival craftcarriedtherein,whetherornotsuchapparatusisprovidedincompliancewiththeseRegulationsor anyregulationmadethereunder, shallbeinstalled,orplacedonboardforuse,inanaircraftregisteredinNigeriaafterbeingoverhauled, repaired,ormodified,unlessthereisinforceinrespectthereofatthetimewhenitisinstalledorplaced onboard,acertificateofcomplianceissuedinaccordancewiththisregulationand,relatingtothe overhaul,repairormodification,asthecasemaybe. (3)ForthepurposesoftheseRegulations,"certificateofcompliance"meansacertificatethatthepart oftheaircraftoritsequipmenthasbeenoverhauled,repaired,replacedormodified,asthecasemay be,inamannerandwithmaterialofatypeapprovedbytheMinistereithergenerallyorinrelationtoa classortypeofaircraftortheparticularaircraftandwhichidentifiestheaircraftandtheoverhaul, repair,replacementormodificationtowhichitrelatesandincludesparticularsoftheworkdone;andin relationtoaninspectionrequiredbytheMinister,thattheinspectionhasbeenmadeinaccordance withtherequirementoftheMinisterandthatanyconsequentialrepairorreplacementhasbeencarried outasaforesaid. (4)Acertificateofcompliancemaybeissuedforthepurposesofthisregulationonlyby (a)theholderofalicencegrantedundertheseRegulationsasanaircraftmaintenanceengineeror aircraftradiomaintenanceengineerbeingalicenceofacategoryappropriateinaccordancewith regulation8oftheseRegulationsandtheFourthScheduletotheseRegulations;or [FourthSchedule.]

(b)theholderofalicenceassuchanengineergrantedunderthelawofacountryotherthanNigeriaand renderedvalidundertheseRegulations,inaccordancewiththeprivilegesendorsedonthelicence;or (c)apersonapprovedbytheMinisterasbeingcompetenttoissuesuchcertificates;or

(d)apersonwhomtheMinisterhasauthorisedtoissuethecertificateinaparticularcase. (5)Subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation53oftheseRegulations,iftheaircrafttowhichacertificateof compliancerelatesisapublictransportaircraftoranyaerialworkaircraft,thecertificateofcompliance shallbepreservedbytheoperatoroftheaircraftfortheperiodoftimeforwhichheisrequiredto preservethelogbookrelatingtothesamepartoftheaircraftortothesameequipmentorapparatus, asthecasemaybe.Inthecaseofanyotheraircraft,thecertificateshallbepreservedbytheoperatorof theaircraftforaperiodoftwoyears. 8.Licensingofaircraftmaintenanceengineers (1)TheMinistermaygranttoanypersonalicencetoactforthepurposesoftheseRegulationsasan aircraftmaintenanceengineer,oranaircraftradiomaintenanceengineer,ofoneofthecategories specifiedintheFourthScheduletotheseRegulations,uponhisbeingsatisfiedthattheapplicantisafit andproperpersontoholdthelicenceandisqualifiedbyhisknowledgeandexperiencetodoso,andfor thatpurposetheapplicantshallfurnishsuchevidenceandundergosuchexaminationsandtestsasthe Ministermayrequireofhim.TheMinistermayincludearatinginthelicencelimitingthelicenceto particulartypesofaircraftorequipment. [FourthSchedule.]

(2)Alicenceofanycategoryshall,subjecttoanyratingasaforesaid,entitletheholdertoissue certificatesofmaintenance,certificatesofcomplianceorcertificatesoffitnessforflightinaccordance withtheFourthScheduletotheRegulations. [FourthSchedule.]

(3)Alicenceandaratingshall,subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation54oftheseRegulations,remainin forcefortheperiodsspecifiedtherein,notexceedingtwelvemonths,butmayberenewedbythe Minister,fromtimetotime,uponhisbeingsatisfiedthattheapplicantisafitandproperpersonandis qualifiedasaforesaid. (4)TheMinistermayissueacertificaterenderingvalidforthepurposesoftheseRegulationsanylicence asanaircraftmaintenanceengineeroraircraftradiomaintenanceengineergrantedunderthelawof anycountryotherthanNigeria.Suchcertificatemaybeissuedsubjecttosuchconditions,andforsuch periods,astheMinisterthinksfit. (5)Uponreceivingalicencegrantedunderthisregulation,theholdershallforthwithsignhisname thereonininkwithhisordinarysignature. 9.Equipmentofaircraft (1)Anaircraftshallnotflyunlessitissoequippedastocomplywiththelawofthecountryinwhichitis registered,andtoenablelightsandmarkingstobedisplayed,andsignalstobemade,inaccordance withtheseRegulationsandanyregulationsmadethereunder.

(2)InthecaseofaircraftregisteredinNigeria,theequipmentrequiredtobeprovided(inadditiontoany otherequipmentrequiredbyorundertheseRegulations)shallbethatspecifiedinsuchpartsoftheFifth ScheduletotheseRegulationsasareapplicableinthecircumstancesandshallcomplywiththe provisionsofthatSchedule.Theequipment,exceptthatspecifiedinparagraph(3)ofthesaidSchedule, shallbeofatypeapprovedbytheMinistereithergenerallyorinrelationtoaclassortypeofaircraftor inrelationtothataircraftandshallbeinstalledinamannersoapproved. [FifthSchedule.]

(3)Inanyparticularcase,theMinistermaydirectthatanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallcarrysuch additionalorspecialequipmentorsuppliesashemayspecifyforthepurposeoffacilitatingthe navigationoftheaircraft,thecarryingoutofsearchandrescueoperations,orthesurvivalofthe personscarriedintheaircraft. (4)Theequipmentcarriedincompliancewiththisregulationshallbesoinstalledorstowedandkept stowed,andsomaintainedandadjusted,astobereadilyaccessibleandcapableofbeingusedbythe personforwhoseuseitisinstalled. (5)Thepositionofequipmentprovidedforemergencyuseshallbeindicatedbyclearmarkingsinoron theaircraft.Inparticular,thereshallbeexhibitedinaprominentpositionineverypassenger compartmentofeverypublictransportaircraftregisteredinNigeria,anoticestatingwherethe lifejackets(ifany)aretobefound,andcontaininginstructionsastohowtheyaretobeused. (6)Allequipmentinstalledorcarriedinanaircraft,whetherornotincompliancewiththisregulation, shallbesoinstalledorstowedandkeptstowedandsomaintainedandadjustedasnottobeasourceof dangerinitselfortoimpairtheairworthinessoftheaircraftortheproperfunctioningofanyequipment orservicesnecessaryforthesafetyoftheaircraft. (7)ThisregulationshallnotapplyinrelationtoradioapparatusexceptthatspecifiedintheFifth ScheduletotheseRegulations. [FifthSchedule.]

10.Radioequipmentofaircraft (1)Anaircraftshallnotflyunlessitissoequippedwithradioapparatusastocomplywiththelawofthe countryinwhichtheaircraftisregisteredandtoenablecommunicationstobemade,andtheaircraftto benavigated,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheseRegulationsandanyotherregulationsmade thereunder. (2)InthecaseofaircraftregisteredinNigeria,theaircraftshallbeequippedwithradioapparatusin accordancewiththeSixthScheduletotheseRegulations. [SixthSchedule.]

(3)InanyparticularcasetheMinistermaydirectthatanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallcarrysuch additionalorspecialradioapparatusashemayspecifyforthepurposeoffacilitatingthenavigationof theaircraft,thecarryingoutofsearchandrescueoperationsorthesurvivalofthepersonscarriedinthe aircraft. (4)TheradioapparatusprovidedincompliancewiththisregulationinanaircraftregisteredinNigeria shallalwaysbemaintainedinserviceablecondition. (5)AllradioapparatusinstalledinanaircraftregisteredinNigeria(whetherornotincompliancewith theseRegulationsoranyregulationsmadethereunder)shallbeofatypeapprovedbytheMinisterin relationtothepurposeforwhichitistobeused,andshall,exceptinthecaseofagliderwhichis permittedbyparagraph(1)ofregulation1oftheseRegulationstoflyunregistered,beinstalledina mannerapprovedbytheMinister.Neithertheapparatusnorthemannerinwhichitisinstalledshallbe modifiedexceptwiththeapprovaloftheMinister. 11.Aircraft,engineandpropellerlogbookstobekept (1)InadditiontoanyotherlogbooksrequiredbyorofundertheseRegulations,thefollowinglogbooks shallbekeptbeinrespectofeverypublictransportaircraftandaerialworkaircraftregisteredinNigeria (a) (b) (c) anaircraftlogbook; aseparatelogbookinrespectofeachenginefittedintheaircraft;and aseparatelogbookinrespectofeachvariablepitchpropellerfittedtotheaircraft.

ThelogbooksshallincludetheparticularsrespectivelyspecifiedintheSeventhScheduletothese Regulations. [SeventhSchedule.]

(2)Eachentryinthelogbookshallbemadeassoonaspracticableaftertheoccurrencetowhichit relates,butinnoeventmorethansevendaysaftertheexpirationofthecertificateofmaintenance(if any)inforceinrespectoftheaircraftatthetimeoftheoccurrence. (3)Entriesinalogbookmayrefertootherdocuments,whichshallbeclearlyidentified,andanyother documentssoreferredtoshallbedeemed,forthepurposesoftheseRegulations,tobepartofthelog book. (4)Itshallbethedutyoftheoperatorofeveryaircraftinrespectofwhichlogbooksarerequiredtobe keptasaforesaid,tokeepthemorcausethemtobekeptinaccordancewiththeforegoingprovisionsof thisregulation. (5)Subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation53oftheseRegulations,everylogbookshallbepreservedby theoperatoroftheaircraftuntiladatetwoyearsaftertheaircraft,theengineorthevariablepitch propeller,asthecasemaybe,hasbeendestroyedorhasbeenpermanentlywithdrawnfromuse.

12.Aircraftweightschedule (1)Everyflyingmachineandgliderinrespectofwhichacertificateofairworthinessissuedorrendered validundertheseRegulationsisinforceshallbeweighed,andthepositionofitscentreofgravity determined,atsuchtimeandinsuchmannerastheMinistermayrequireinthecaseofthataircraft. (2)Upontheaircraftbeingweighedasaforesaid,theoperatoroftheaircraftshallprepareaweight scheduleshowingthebasicweightoftheaircraft,thatistosay,theweightoftheaircraftempty togetherwiththeweightofunusablefuelandunusableoilintheaircraftandofsuchitemsof equipmentasareindicatedintheweightschedule;andshowingthepositionofthecentreofgravityof theaircraftwhentheaircraftcontainsonlytheitemsincludedinthebasicweight. (3)Subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation53oftheseRegulations,theweightscheduleshallbe preservedbytheoperatoroftheaircraftuntiltheexpiryofaperiodofsixmonthsfollowingthenext occasiononwhichtheaircraftisweightedforthepurposesofthisregulation. 13.Accessandinspectionforairworthinesspurposes TheMinistermaycausesuchinspections,investigations,tests,experimentsandflighttrialstobemade ashedeemsnecessaryforthepurposesofthisPartoftheseRegulations,andanypersonauthorisedto dosoinwritingbytheMinistermayatanyreasonabletimeinspectanypartof,ormaterialintendedto beincorporatedinorusedinthemanufactureofanypartofanaircraftoritsequipmentorany documentsrelatingtheretoandmayforthatpurposegouponanyaerodromeoraircraftfactory. PARTIII

Aircraftcrewandlicensing

14.Compositionofcrewofaircraft (1)Anaircraftshallnotflyunlessitcarriesaflightcrewofthenumberanddescriptionrequiredbythe lawofthecountryinwhichitisregistered. (2)AnaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallcarryaflightcrewadequateinnumberanddescriptionto ensurethesafetyoftheaircraftandofatleastthenumberanddescriptionspecifiedinthecertificateof airworthinessissuedorrenderedvalidundertheseRegulationsor,ifnocertificateofairworthinessis requiredunderthoseRegulationstobeinforce,thecertificateofairworthiness,ifany,lastinforce undertheseRegulations,inrespectofthataircraft. (3)AflyingmachineregisteredinNigeriaandflyingforthepurposeofpublictransport,havinga maximumtotalweightauthorisedofmorethan22,500lb.,shallcarrynotlessthantwopilotsas membersoftheflightcrewthereof. (4)AnaircraftregisteredinNigeriaengagedonaflightforthepurposeofpublictransport,shallcarrya flightnavigatorasamemberoftheflightcrewifontherouteoranydiversiontherefrombeingaroute ordiversionplannedbeforetakeoff,theaircraftisintendedtobemorethan500nauticalmilesfrom

thepointoftakeoffmeasuredalongtheroutetobeflownandtopassoverpartofanareaspecifiedin theEighthScheduletotheseRegulations.Theflightnavigatorcarriedincompliancewiththisparagraph shallbecarriedinadditiontoanypersonwhoiscarriedinaccordancewiththisregulationtoperform otherduties. [EighthSchedule.]

(5)AnaircraftregisteredinNigeria,whichisrequiredbytheprovisionsofregulation10ofthese Regulationstobeequippedwithradiocommunicationapparatusshallcarryaflightradiooperatorasa memberoftheflightcrew,who,ifheisrequiredtooperateradiotelegraphapparatus,shallbecarriedin additiontoanyotherpersonwhoiscarriedinaccordancewiththisregulationtoperformotherduties. (6)Ifitappearstohimtobeexpedienttodosointheinterestsofsafety,theMinistermaydirectany particularoperatorthattheaircraftoperatedbyhimoranysuchaircraftshallnotflyinsuch circumstancesastheMinistermayspecifyunlesstheycarryinadditiontotheflightcrewrequiredtobe carriedthereinbytheparagraphs(1)to(5)ofthisregulationsuchadditionalpersonsasmembersofthe flightcrewashemayspecifyinthedirection. (7)(a)WhenanaircraftregisteredinNigeriacarriestwentyormorepassengersonaflightforthe purposeofpublictransport,thecrewoftheaircraftshallincludepersonscarriedforthepurposeof performing,intheinterestofthesafetyofpassengers,dutiestobeassignedbytheoperatororthe personincommandoftheaircraft,butwhoshallnotactasmembersoftheflightcrew.Thenumberof suchpersonscarriedwhentheaircraftiscarryingthenumberofpassengersspecifiedincolumn1ofthe tablesetoutattheendofthissubparagraphshallbenotlessthanthenumbersetoppositethat numberincolumn2ofthattable (b)TheMinistermaygiveadirectiontotheoperatorofanyaircraftregisteredinNigeriarequiringhim toincludeamongthecrewthereofwhenevertheaircraftisflyingforthepurposeofpublictransportat leastonesuchpersonasaforesaid,notwithstandingthattheaircraftmaybecarryingfewerthantwenty passengers. 15.Membersofflightcrewshallholdlicences Table Column2 1person 2persons 3persons 4persons

Column1

2050passengers 51100passengers 100150passengers Over150passengers

(1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,apersonshallnotactasamemberoftheflightcrewof anaircraftregisteredinNigeriaunlessheistheholderofanappropriatelicencegrantedorrendered validundertheseRegulations: Providedthatapersonmay,withinNigeria,actasaflightradiotelephonyoperatorwithoutbeingthe holderofsuchalicenceif (a)hedoessoasthepilotofaglidernotflyingforthepurposeofpublictransportoraerialwork,orasa personbeingtrainedinanaircraftregisteredinNigeriatoperformdutiesasamemberoftheflightcrew ofanaircraft;and (b)heisauthorisedtooperatetheradiotelephonestationbytheholderofthelicencegrantedin respectofthatstationbytheMinisterorotherappropriateauthorityunderanyenactment;and (c)messagesaretransmittedonlyforthepurposeofinstruction,orofthesafetyornavigationofthe aircraft;and (d)messagesaretransmittedonlyonafrequencyexceedingsixtymegacyclespersecondassignedby theMinisterforuseonflightsonwhichaflightradiotelephonyoperatoractsinoneofthecapacities specifiedinparagraph(a)ofthisproviso;and (e)thetransmitterispresettooneormoreofthefrequenciessoassignedandcannotbeadjustedin flighttoanyotherfrequency;and (f)theoperationofthetransmitterrequirestheuseonlyofexternalswitches;and (g)thestabilityofthefrequencyradiatedismaintainedautomaticallybythetransmitter. (2)Subjectasaforesaid,apersonshallnotactasamemberoftheflightcrewrequiredbyorunderthese RegulationstobecarriedinanaircraftregisteredoutsideNigeriaunless (a) inthecaseofanaircraftflyingforthepurposeofpublictransportoraerialworkheistheholder ofanappropriatelicencegrantedorrenderedvalidunderthelawofthecountryinwhichtheaircraftis registered;and (b) inthecaseofanyotheraircraft,heistheholderofanappropriatelicencegrantedorrendered validunderthelawofthecountryinwhichtheaircraftisregisteredorundertheseRegulations,andthe Ministerdoesnotintheparticularcasegiveadirectiontothecontrary. (3)Forthepurposesofthisregulation,alicencegrantedunderthelawofaContractingStatepurporting toauthorisetheholderthereoftoactasamemberoftheflightcrewofanaircraft,notbeingalicence purportingtoauthorisehimtoactasastudentpilotonlyshall,unlesstheMinisterintheparticularcase givesadirectiontothecontrary,bedeemedtobealicencerenderedvalidundertheseRegulationsbut shallnotentitletheholdertoactasamemberoftheflightcrewofanyaircraftflyingforthepurposeof publictransportoraerialwork.

(4)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofparagraph(1)ofthisregulation,apersonmay,unlessthe certificateofairworthinessinforceinrespectoftheaircraftregisteredinNigeriaforthepurposeof undergoingtrainingortests (a) forthegrantorrenewalofapilot'slicenceorfortheinclusion,renewalorextensionofarating thereon;or (b) foradmissionintoanyofthenaval,militaryorairforces,withoutbeingtheholderofan appropriatelicence,ifthefollowingconditionsarecompliedwith (i)nootherpersonshallbecarriedintheaircraftorinanaircraftbeingtowedtherebyexcepta personcarriedasamemberoftheflightcrewincompliancewiththeseRegulations,aperson authorisedbytheMinistertowitnesstheaforesaidtrainingortests,or,ifthepilotincommand oftheaircraftistheholderofanappropriatelicence,apersoncarriedforthepurposeofbeing trainedasamemberoftheflightcrewofanaircraft;and (ii)thepersonactingasthepilotoftheaircraftwithoutbeingtheholderofanappropriate licenceshallnotbethepilotincommandoftheaircraftunlesswithintheperiodofsixmonths immediatelyprecedinghewaseithertheholderofapilot'slicence(otherthanastudentpilot's licence)grantedundertheseRegulationsorwasservingasaqualifiedpilotofaircraftinanyof themilitary,navalorairforces,andhisphysicalconditionhasnot,sofarasheisaware,so deterioratedduringthatperiodastorenderhimunfitforthelicenceforwhichheintendsto qualify. (5)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofparagraph(1)ofthisregulation,apersonmayactasamemberof theflightcrewofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriawithoutbeingtheholderofanappropriatelicenceif, insodoing,heisactinginthecourseofhisdutyasamemberofanyofthenavy,militaryorairforces. (6)Anappropriatelicenceforthepurposesofthisregulation,meansalicencewhichentitlestheholder toperformthefunctionswhichheundertakesinrelationtotheaircraftconcernedandtheflighton whichitisengaged. (7)Thisregulationshallnotapplytoaperson(otherthanaflightradiooperator)byreasonofhisacting asamemberoftheflightcrewofagliderwhichisnotflyingforthepurposeofpublictransportoraerial work. 16.Grantandrenewaloflicencestomembersofflightcrew (1)TheMinistermaygrantlicencessubjecttosuchconditionsashethinksfitofanyofthefollowing classes (a) (b) (c) StudentPilot'slicence; PrivatePilot'slicence(flyingmachines); CommercialPilot'slicence(flyingmachines);

(d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)

SeniorCommercialPilot'slicence(flyingmachines); AirlineTransportPilot'slicence(flyingmachines); PrivatePilot'slicence(balloonsandairships); CommercialPilot'slicence(balloons); CommercialPilot'slicence(airships); CommercialPilot'slicence(gliders); Flightnavigator'slicence; FlightEngineer'slicence; Flightradiotelephonyoperator'sgenerallicence;

(m)Flightradiotelephonyoperator'srestrictedlicence; (n) (o) Flightradiotelephonyoperator'slicence; Flightradiotelephonyoperator'stemporarylicence,

uponhisbeingsatisfiedthattheapplicantisafitandproperpersontoholdthelicenceandisqualified byreasonofhisknowledge,experience,competence,skillandphysicalfitnesstoactinthecapacityto whichthelicencerelates,andforthatpurposetheapplicantshallfurnishsuchevidenceandundergo suchexaminationsandtests(includinginparticularmedicalexaminations)astheMinistermayrequire ofhim.Alicenceofanyclassshallnotbegrantedtoanypersonwhoisundertheminimumagespecified forthatclassoflicenceunderPartAoftheNinthScheduleoftheseRegulations. (2)Subjecttoanyconditionsofthelicence,alicenceshallentitletheholdertoperformthefunctions specifiedinrespectofthatlicenceinPartAoftheNinthScheduleundertheheading"privileges": [PartA.]

Providedthat (a)subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraph(10)ofthisregulation,andparagraph(4)ofregulation15and paragraph(1)ofregulation19oftheseRegulations,apersonshallnotbeentitledtoperformanyofthe functionsspecifiedinPartBoftheNinthScheduleinrespectofaratingunlesshislicenceincludesthat rating; [PartB.]

(b)apersonshallnotbeentitledtoperformanyofthefunctionstowhichhislicencerelatesifheknows orhasreasontobelievethathisphysicalconditionrendershimtemporarilyorpermanentlyunfitto performsuchfunction.

(3)TheMinistermay,ifheissatisfiedthattheapplicantisqualifiedasaforesaidtoactinthecapacityto whichtheratingrelates,includeinalicencearatingofanyoftheclassesspecifiedinPartBoftheNinth Schedule,andsuchratingshallbedeemedtoformpartofthelicenceandshallentitletheholderto performsuchfunctionsasarespecifiedinPartBoftheScheduleandmayberenewedbyanyperson appointedbytheMinisterforthatpurpose,ifthatpersonissatisfiedbyatestthattheapplicant continuestobecompetenttoperformthefunctionstowhichtheratingrelates.Thetestshallbecarried outeitherinflightorbymeansofapparatusapprovedbytheMinisterinwhichflightconditionsare simulatedontheground. (4)Alicenceandaratingshall,subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation54oftheseRegulations,remainin forcefortheperiodsindicatedinthelicence,notexceedingthoserespectivelyspecifiedintheNinth ScheduletotheseRegulations,andmayberenewedbytheMinister,fromtimetotime,uponhisbeing satisfiedthattheapplicantisafitandproperpersonandisqualifiedasaforesaid: [NinthSchedule.]

Providedthat,onanyapplicationbeingmadeforsuchrenewal,theapplicantmayberequiredtosatisfy theMinisterastohisqualificationswithrespecttothegrantofalicenceorratingoftheclasstowhich theapplicationrelates. (5)Uponreceivingalicencegrantedunderthisregulation,theholdershallforthwithsignhisname thereonininkwithhisordinarysignature. (6)Everyholderofalicence,otherthanaflightradiotelephonyoperator'slicence,grantedunderthis regulation,shallsubmithimselftomedicalexaminationbyapersonapprovedbytheMinisterupon applyingfortherenewalofthelicenceanduponsuchotheroccasionsastheMinistermayrequire, (7)Everyholderofalicence,otherthanaflightradiotelephonyoperator'slicence,grantedunderthis regulationorrenderedvalidunderregulation17oftheseRegulations,whosuffers (a)anypersonalinjuryinvolvingincapacitytoundertakethefunctionstowhichhislicencerelates;or (b)anyillnessinvolvingincapacitytoundertakethosefunctionsthroughoutaperiodoftwentydaysor more, shallinformtheMinisterinwritingofsuchinjuryorillness,assoonaspossibleinthecaseofaninjury, andassoonastheperiodoftwentydayshaselapsedinthecaseofillness. (8)Alicence,otherthanaflightradiotelephonyoperator'slicencegrantedunderthisPartofthese Regulations,shallbedeemedtobesuspendedupontheoccurrenceofsuchaninjury,orelapseofsuch periodofillnessasisreferredtoinparagraph(7)ofthisregulation.Thesuspensionofthelicenceshall cease (a)upontheholderbeingmedicallyexaminedunderarrangementsmadebytheMinisterand pronouncedfittoresumehisfunctionsunderthelicence;or

(b)upontheMinisterexemptingtheholderfromtherequirementofamedicalexamination,subjectto suchconditionsastheMinisterthinksfit. (9)Alicencegrantedunderthisregulationshallbedeemedtobesuspendeduponthepregnancyofthe holderbeingdiagnosedandshallremainsuspendeduntiltheholderhasbeenmedicallyexaminedafter theterminationofthepregnancyandpronouncedfittoresumeherdutiesunderthelicence. (10)NothingintheseRegulationsshallbetakentoprohibittheholderofacommercialpilot's,senior commercialpilot'sorairlinetransportpilot'slicence(flyingmachines)fromactingaspilotincommand ofaflyingmachinecarryingpassengerbynightbyreasonofthelackofanightratinginhislicence. 17.ValidationoflicencesgrantedoutsideNigeria TheMinistermayissueacertificateofvalidationrenderingvalidforthepurposeoftheseRegulations anylicenceofamemberoftheflightcrewofanaircraftgrantedunderthelawofanycountryother thanNigeria.Acertificateofvalidationmaybeissuedsubjecttosuchconditionsandforsuchperiodas theMinisterthinksfit. 18.Personalflyinglogbook EverymemberofaflightcrewofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriaandeverypersonwhoengagesinflying forthepurposeofqualifyingforthegrantorrenewalofalicenceundertheseRegulationsorundergoing testsorreceivinginstructioninflyingforadmissionintoanyofthenaval,militaryorairforces,shallkeep apersonalflyinglogbookinwhichthefollowingparticularsshallberecorded (a) (b) (c) (d) thenameandtheaddressoftheholderofalogbook; particularsofholder'slicence(ifany)toactasamemberoftheflightcrewofanaircraft; thenameandaddressofhisemployer(ifany); particularsofallflightsmadeasamemberoftheflightcrewofaircraft,including (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) thedate,time,durationandplacesofarrivalanddepartureoftheflight; thetypeandregistrationmarksoftheaircraft; thecapacityinwhichtheholderactedinflight; particularsofanyspecialconditionsunderwhichtheflightwasconducted,including nightflyingandinstrumentflying; particularsofanytestorexaminationundertakenwhilstinflight.

(v)

19.Instructioninflying (1)Apersonshallnotgiveanyinstructioninflyingtoanypersonflyingorabouttoflyaflyingmachine forthepurposeofbecomingqualifiedfor

(a) (b)

thegrantofapilot'slicence;or theinclusioninapilot'slicenceofanaircraftratingentitlingtheholderofthelicencetoactas pilotof (i)amultienginedaircraft;or (ii)anaircraftofanyclassappearingincolumn4oftheTableinPartAoftheFirstScheduleto theseRegulationsifhehasnotbeenpreviouslyentitledundertheActorqualifiedinanyofthe naval,militaryorairforces,toactaspilotofamultienginedaircraft,orofanaircraftofthat class,asthecasemaybe;or

(c)

[PartA.]

theinclusionorvariationofanyrating,otherthananaircraftratinginpilot'slicence,unless (i)thepersongivingtheinstructionholdsalicence,grantedorrenderedvalidunderthese Regulations,entitlinghimtoactaspilotincommandoftheaircraftforthepurposeandinthe circumstancesunderwhichinstructionistobegiven;and (ii)suchlicenceincludesaflyinginstructor'sratingoranassistanceflyinginstructor'srating entitlingtheholder,inaccordancewiththeprivilegesspecifiedintheNinthScheduletothese Regulationsinrespectofthatrating,togivetheinstruction;and

[NinthSchedule.]

(iii)ifpaymentismadefortheinstruction,suchlicenceentitlestheholdertoactaspilotin commandofanaircraftflyingforthepurposeofpublictransport: Providedthatsubparagraph(iii)ofthisparagraphshallnotapplyiftheaircraftisownedoroperated underarrangementsenteredintobyaflyingclubofwhichboththepersongivingandtheperson receivingtheinstructionaremembers. (2)Forthepurposeofthisregulation,paymentshallbedeemedtobemadeforinstructionifanyreward isgivenorpromisedbyanypersontoanyotherpersoninconsiderationoftheflightbeingmadeorof theinstructionbeinggivenoriftheinstructionisgivenbyapersonemployedforreward,primarilyfor thepurposeofgivingsuchinstruction. 20.Minimumageofagliderpilot Apersonundertheageofsixteenyearsshallnotactasthepilotincommandofaglider. PARTIV

Operationofaircraft

21.Operationsmanual

(1)ThisregulationshallapplytopublictransportaircraftregisteredinNigeriaexceptaircraftusedfor thetimebeingsolelyforflightsnotintendedtoexceedsixtyminutesinduration,whichareeither (a) (b) flightssolelyfortrainingpersonstoperformdutiesinanaircraft;or flightsintendedtobeginandendatthesameaerodrome.

(2)(a)Theoperatorofeveryaircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesshall (i)makeavailabletoeachmemberofhisoperatingstaffanoperationsmanual;and (ii)ensurethateachcopyoftheoperationsmanualiskeptuptodateandthatonecopythereof iscarriedoneachflightsoastobeavailabletothemembersoftheflightcrew. (b)Eachoperationsmanualshallcontainallsuchinformationandinstructionsasmaybenecessaryto enabletheoperatingstafftoperformtheirdutiesassuch,includinginparticular,informationand instructionsrelatingtothemattersspecifiedinPartAoftheTenthScheduletotheseRegulations: [PartA.]

Providedthattheoperationsmanualshallnotberequiredtocontainanyinformationorinstructions availableintheflightmanualaccessibletothepersonsbywhomtheinformationorinstructionsmaybe required. (3)Theoperatoroftheaircraftshall,iftheMinistershallsorequire,furnishtheMinisterwithacopyof thewholeoftheoperationmanualforthetimebeingineffect,orofsuchpartsthereofastheMinister mayspecify.Theoperatorshallmakesuchamendmentsoforadditionstotheoperationsmanualasthe Ministermayrequireforthepurposeofensuringthesafetyoftheaircraftorofpersonsorproperty carriedthereinorthesafety,efficiencyorregularityofairnavigation. (4)ForthepurposesofthisregulationandtheTenthScheduletotheseRegulations,"operatingstaff" meanstheservantsandagentsemployedbytheoperator,whetherornotasmembersofthecrewof theaircraft,toensurethattheflightsoftheaircraftareconductedinasafemanner,andincludesan operatorwhohimselfperformsthosefunctions. [TenthSchedule.]

(5)If,inthecourseofaflightonwhichtheequipmentspecifiedinscale0inparagraph5oftheFifth ScheduleoftheseRegulationsisrequiredtobeprovided,andsaidequipmentbecomesunserviceable, theaircraftshallbeoperatedontheremainderofthatflightinaccordancewithanyrelevant instructionsintheoperationsmanual. [FifthSchedule.]

22.Responsibilitiesofapublictransportoperator

(1)TheoperatorofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallnotpermittheaircrafttoflyforthepurposeof publictransportwithoutfirst (a)designatingfromamongtheflightcrewapilottobethecommanderoftheaircraftfortheflight;and (b)satisfyinghimselfbyeveryreasonablemeansthattheaeronauticalradiostationsandnavigational aidsservingtheintendedrouteoranyplanneddiversiontherefromareadequateforthesafenavigation oftheaircraft;and (c)satisfyinghimselfbyeveryreasonablemeansthattheaerodromesatwhichitisintendedtotakeoff orlandandanyalternateaerodromeatwhichalandingmaybemade,aresuitableforthepurposeand inparticularareadequatelymannedandequippedtoensurethesafetyoftheaircraftandits passengers: Providedthattheoperatoroftheaircraftshallnotberequiredtosatisfyhimselfastotheadequacyof firefighting,search,rescueorotherserviceswhicharerequiredonlyaftertheoccurrenceofan accident. (2)TheoperatorofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallnotpermitanypersontobeamemberofthe crewthereofduringanyflightforthepurposeofpublictransport(exceptaflightforthesolepurposeof trainingpersonstoperformdutiesinaircraft)unlesssuchpersonhashadthetraining,experience, practiceandperiodicaltestsspecifiedinPartBoftheTenthScheduletotheseRegulationsinrespectof thedutieswhichheistoperformandunlesstheoperatorhassatisfiedhimselfthatsuchpersonis competenttoperformhisduties,andinparticulartousetheequipmentprovidedintheaircraftforthat purpose.Theoperatorshallmaintain,preserve,produceandfurnishinformationrespectingrecords relatingtotheforegoingmattersinaccordancewithPartBofthesaidTenthSchedule. [PartB.]

23.Loadingofpublictransportaircraft (1)TheoperatorofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallnotcauseorpermitittobeloadedforaflight forthepurposeofpublictransportoranyloadtobesuspendedtherefromexceptunderthesupervision ofapersonwhomhehascausedtobefurnishedwithwritteninstructionsastothedistributionand securingoftheloadsoastoensurethat (a) (b) theloadmaysafelybecarriedontheflight;and anyconditionssubjecttowhichthecertificateofairworthinessinforceinrespectoftheaircraft wasissuedorrenderedvalid,beingconditionsrelatingtotheloadingoftheaircraft,are compliedwith.

(2)Theinstructionsshallindicatetheweightoftheaircraftpreparedforservice,thatis,theaggregateof thebasicweight(shownintheweightschedulereferredtoinregulation12oftheseRegulations)and theweightofsuchadditionalitemsinorontheaircraftastheoperatorthinksfittoinclude;andthe

instructionsshallindicatetheadditionalitemsincludedintheweightoftheaircraftpreparedforservice, andshallshowthepositionofthecentreofgravityoftheaircraftatthatweight: Providedthatthisparagraphshallnotapplyinrelationtoaflightif (a) (b) theaircraft'smaximumtotalweightauthoriseddoesnotexceed2,500lbs.;or theaircraft'smaximumtotalweightauthoriseddoesnotexceed6,000lbs.andtheflightis intendednottoexceedsixtyminutesindurationandiseither (i)aflightsolelyfortrainingpersonstoperformdutiesinanaircraft;or (ii)aflightintendedtobeginandendatthesameaerodrome. (3)Theoperatorofanaircraftshallnotcauseorpermitittobeloadedincontraventionofthe instructionsreferredtoinparagraph(1)ofthisregulation. (4)Thepersonsupervisingtheloadingoftheaircraftshall,beforethecommencementofanysuchflight, prepareandsignaloadsheetinduplicate,conformingtotherequirementsspecifiedinparagraph(6)of thisregulationandshall(unlessheishimselfthecommanderoftheaircraft)submittheloadsheetfor examinationofthecommanderoftheaircraftwhoshallsignhisnamethereon: Providedthattheforegoingrequirementsofthisparagraphshallnotapplyif (a)theloadandthedistributingandsecuringthereofuponthenextintendedflightaretobeunchanged fromthepreviousflightandthecommanderoftheaircraftmakesandsignsanendorsementtothat effectupontheloadsheetforthepreviousflight,indicatingthedateoftheendorsement,theplaceof departureuponthenextintendedflightandthenextintendedplaceofdestination;or (b)paragraph(2)ofthisregulationdoesnotapplyinrelationtotheflight. (5)Onecopyoftheloadsheetshallbecarriedintheaircraftwhenregulation51oftheseRegulationsso requiresuntiltheflightstowhichitrelateshavebeencompletedandonecopyofthatloadsheetandof theinstructionsreferredtointhisregulationshallbepreservedbytheoperatoruntiltheexpirationofa periodofsixmonthsthereafterandshallnotbecarriedintheaircraft. (6)(a)Everyloadsheetrequiredbyparagraph(4)ofthisregulationshallcontainthefollowing particulars (i)thenationalitymarkoftheaircrafttowhichtheloadsheetrelatesandtheregistrationmark assignedtothataircraftbytheMinister; (ii)particularsoftheflighttowhichtheloadsheetrelates; (iii)thetotalweightoftheaircraftasloadedforthatflight;

(iv)theweightsoftheseveralitemsfromwhichthetotalweightoftheaircraft,assoloaded,has beencalculated,includinginparticulartheweightoftheaircraftpreparedforserviceandthe respectivetotalweightsofthepassengers,crewbaggageandcargointendedtobecarriedon theflight; (v)themannerinwhichtheloadisdistributedandtheresultingpositionofthecentreofgravity oftheaircraft whichmaybegivenapproximatelyifandtotheextentthattherelevant certificateofairworthinesssopermits, andshallincludeatthefootorendoftheloadsheetacertificate,signedbythepersonreferredtoin paragraph(1)ofthisregulationasresponsiblefortheloadingoftheaircraft,thattheaircrafthasbeen loadedinaccordancewiththewritteninstructionsfurnishedtohimbytheoperatoroftheaircraft, pursuanttothisregulation. (b)Forthepurposeofcalculatingthetotalweightoftheaircraft,therespectivetotalweightsofthe passengersandcrewenteredintheloadsheetshallbecomputedfromtheactualweightofeachperson andforthatpurposeeachpersonshallbeseparatelyweighed: Providedthatinthecaseofanaircraftwithatotalseatingcapacityof12ormorepersonsandsubjectto theprovisionsofsubparagraph(c)ofthisparagraphofthisregulation,theweightsmaybecalculated accordingtothefollowingtableandtheloadsheetshallbearanotationtothateffect. Table lbs.

Malesover12yearsofage..165 Femalesover12yearsofage.143 Childrenaged2yearsormore,butnotover12yearsofage85 Infantsunder2yearsofage.17 (c)Thecommanderoftheaircraftshall,ifinhisopinionitisnecessarytodosointheinterestsofsafety oftheaircraft,requireanyorallofthepassengersorcrewtobeactuallyweighedforthepurposeofthe entrytobemadeintheloadsheet. 24.Operatingconditionsforpublictransportaircraft (1)AnaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallnotflyforthepurposeofpublictransport,exceptforthesole purposeoftrainingpersonstoperformdutiesinaircraft,unlesssuchrequirementsasmaybeprescribed inrespectofitsweightandrelatedperformancearecompliedwith. (2)Theassessmentoftheabilityofanaircrafttocomplywithparagraph(1)ofthisregulationshallbe basedontheinformationastoitsperformancecontainedinthecertificateofairworthinessrelatingto

theaircraft.Intheeventoftheinformationgiventhereinbeinginsufficientforthatpurpose,such assessmentshallbebasedonthebestinformationavailabletothecommanderoftheaircraft. (3)SuchrequirementsasarecontainedintheTwelfthScheduletotheseRegulationsinrespectofthe weatherconditionsrequiredfortakeoff,approachtolandingandlanding,shallbecompliedwithin respectofeveryaircrafttowhichregulation21oftheseRegulationsapplies. [TwelfthSchedule.]

(4)AflyingmachineregisteredinNigeriawhenflyingoverwaterforthepurposeofpublictransportshall fly,exceptasmaybenecessaryforthepurposeoftakeofforlanding,atsuchanaltitudeaswould enabletheaircraft (a) ifithasoneengineonly,intheeventofthefailureofthatengine;

(b)ifithasmorethanoneengine,intheeventofthefailureofoneofthoseenginesandwiththe remainingengineorenginesoperatingwithinthemaximumcontinuouspowerconditionsspecifiedin thecertificateofairworthinessrelatingtotheaircraft, toreachaplaceatwhichitcansafelylandataheightsufficienttoenableittodoso. (5)Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofparagraph(4)ofthisregulation,anaeroplaneinrespectof whichthereisinforceundertheseRegulationsacertificateofairworthinessdesignatingtheaeroplane asbeingofperformancegroupX,shallnotflyoverwaterforthepurposeofpublictransportsoastobe morethansixtyminutes'flyingtimefromthenearestshore,unlesstheaeroplanehasmorethantwo powerunits.Forthepurposesofthisparagraph,flyingtimeshallbecalculatedatnormalcruisingspeed withonepowerunitinoperative. 25.WeatherconditionforaircraftnotregisteredinNigeria (1)AnaircraftregisteredinacountryotherthanNigeriashallnotflyforthepurposeofpublic transportunlesstheoperatorthereofshallhavefurnishedtotheMinistersuchparticularsashemay, fromtimetotime,haverequiredrelatingtotheweatherconditionsspecifiedbytheoperatorinrelation toaerodromesinNigeriaforthepurposeoflimitingtheirusebytheaircraftfortakeofforlanding, includinganyinstructionsgivenbytheoperatorinrelationtosuchweatherconditions. (2)TheaircraftshallnotbeginorendaflightatanaerodromeinNigeriainweatherconditionsless favourablethanthosesospecifiedinrelationtothataerodrome,orincontraventionoftheinstructions referredtoinparagraph(1)ofthisregulation. 26.Preflightactionbycommanderofaircraft ThecommanderofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallsatisfyhimselfbeforetheaircraft takesoff

(a)thattheflightcansafelybemade,takingintoaccountthelatestinformationavailableastothe routeandaerodromestobeused,theweatherreportsandforecastsavailable,andanyalternative courseofactionwhichcanbeadoptedincasetheflightcannotbecompletedasplanned; (b)thattheequipment(includingradioapparatus)requiredbyorundertheseRegulationstobe carriedinthecircumstancesoftheintendedflightiscarriedandisinafitconditionforuse; (c)thattheaircraftisineverywayfitfortheintendedflight,andthatwherecertificatesof maintenancearerequiredbyparagraph(1)ofregulation6oftheseRegulationstobeinforce,theyare inforceandwillnotceasetobeinforceduringtheintendedflight; (d)thattheloadcarriedbytheaircraftisofsuchweight,andissodistributedandsecured,thatit maysafelybecarriedontheintendedflight; (e)inthecaseofaflyingmachineorairship,thatsufficientfuel,oilandenginecoolant(ifrequired) arecarriedfortheintendedflight,andthatasafemarginhasbeenallowedforcontingencies,and,in thecaseofaflightforthepurposeofpublictransport,thattheinstructionsintheoperationsmanual relatingtofuel,oilandenginecoolanthavebeencompliedwith; (f)inthecaseofanairshiporballoon,thatsufficientballastiscarriedfortheintendedflight; (g)inthecaseofaflyingmachine,thathavingregardtotheperformanceoftheflyingmachinein theconditionstobeexpectedontheintendedflightandtoanyobstructionsattheplacesofdeparture andintendeddestinationandontheintendedroute,itiscapableofsafelytakingoff,reachingand maintainingasafeheightthereafter,andmakingasafelandingattheplaceofintendeddestination; (h)thatanypreflightchecksystemestablishedbytheoperatorandsetforthintheoperations manualorelsewhere,hasbeencompliedwithbyeachmemberofthecrewoftheaircraft. 27.Pilotstoremainatcontrols (1)ThecommanderofanaircraftregisteredinNigeria,beingaflyingmachineorglider,shallcauseone pilottoremainatthecontrolsatalltimeswhiletheaircraftisinflight. (2)IftheaircraftisrequiredbyorundertheseRegulationstocarrytwopilots,thecommandershall causebothpilotstoremainatthecontrolsduringtakeoffandlanding. (3)Eachpilotatthecontrolsshallbesecuredinhisseatbyeitherasafetybeltorasafetyharness exceptthatduringtakeoffandlandingasafetyharnessshallbeusedifitisrequiredbyregulation9of theseRegulationstobeprovided. 28.Dutiesofcommanderofaircraftfortransportingpassengers (1)Thisregulationappliestoflightsforthepurposeofthepublictransportsofpassengersbyaircraft registeredinNigeria. (2)Inrelationtoeveryflighttowhichthisregulationapplies,thecommanderoftheaircraftshall

(a)beforetheaircrafttakesoff,takeallreasonablestepstoensurethatallpassengersaremade familiarwiththepositionandmethodofuseofemergencyexits,safetybelts,safetyharnesses,oxygen equipmentandlifejackets,andallotherdevicesrequiredbyorundertheseRegulationsandintended forusebypassengersindividuallyincaseofanemergencyoccurringtotheaircraft: Providedthatinrelationtolifejackets,thisrequirementmay,exceptinthecaseofaseaplane,be compliedwithatanytimebeforetheaircraftreachesapointbeyondglidingdistancefromland; (b)iftheaircraftisnotaseaplanebutisintendedinthecourseoftheflighttoreachapointmorethan thirtyminutes'flyingtime(whileflyinginstillairatthespeedspecifiedintherelevantcertificateof airworthinessasthespeedforcompliancewithregulationsgoverningflightsoverwater)fromthe nearestland,takeallreasonablestepstoensurethatbeforethatpointisreached,allpassengersare givenapracticaldemonstrationofthemethodofuseofthelifejacketsrequiredbyorunderthese Regulationsfortheuseofpassengers; (c)iftheaircraftisaseaplane,takeallreasonablestepstoensurethatbeforetheaircrafttakesoff,all passengersaregivenapracticaldemonstrationofthemethodofuseoftheequipmentreferredtoin subparagraph(b)ofthisparagraph; (d)beforetheaircrafttakesoff,andbeforeitlands,takeallreasonablestepstoensurethatthecrewof theaircraftareproperlysecuredintheirseatsandthatanypersons,carriedincompliancewith paragraph(7)ofregulation14oftheseRegulations,aresecuredinseatswhichshallbeinapassenger compartmentandwhichshallbesosituatedthattheycanreadilyassistpassengers; (e)beforetheaircrafttakesoff,andbeforeitlands,andwheneverbyreasonofturbulentairorany emergencyoccurringduringflightheconsiderstheprecautionnecessary,takeallreasonablestepsto ensurethatallpassengersareproperlysecuredintheirseatsbysafetybeltsorsafetyharnesses; (f)inanyemergency,takeallreasonablestepstoensurethatallpassengersareinstructedinthe emergencyactionwhichtheyshouldtake; (g)exceptinacasewhereapressuregreaterthan700millibarsismaintainedinallpassengerandcrew compartmentsthroughouttheflight,takeallreasonablestepstoensurethat (I)beforetheaircraftreachesanaltitudeof13,000feetabovemeansealevel,themethodof useoftheoxygenprovidedintheaircraftincompliancewiththerequirementsofregulation9ofthese Regulationsisdemonstratedtoallpassengers; (ii)onreachingsuchaltitudeallpassengersarerecommendedtouseoxygen; (iii)duringanytimeexceedingthirtyminuteswhentheaircraftisflyingatanaltitudeexceeding 10,000feet,butnotexceeding13,000feetabovemeansealevel,andatalltimeswhentheaircraftis flyingatanyaltitudeexceeding13,000feetabovemeansealevel,oxygenisusedbyallthecrewofthe aircraft.

29.Operationofradioinaircraft (1)Theradiostationinanaircraftshallnotbeoperated,whetherornottheaircraftisinflight, exceptinaccordancewiththeconditionsofthelicenceissuedinrespectofthatstationunderthelawof thecountryinwhichtheaircraftisregistered,andbyapersondulylicensedorotherwisepermittedto operatetheradiostationunderthatlaw. (2)Wheneveranaircraftisinflightinsuchcircumstancesthatitisrequiredbyorunderthese Regulationstobeequippedwithradiocommunicationsapparatus,acontinuousradiowatchshallbe maintainedbyamemberoftheflightcrewlisteningtothesignalstransmitteduponthefrequency notified,ordesignatedbyamessagereceivedfromanappropriateaeronauticalradiostation,foruseby thataircraft: Providedthat (a)theradiowatchmaybediscontinuedorcontinuedonanotherfrequencytotheextentthata messageasaforesaidsopermits;and (b)thewatchmaybekeptbyadeviceinstalledintheaircraftif (i)theappropriateaeronauticalradiostationhasbeeninformedtothateffectandhasraisedno objection;and (ii)thatstationisnotified,orinthecaseofastationsituatedinacountryotherthanNigeria, otherwisedesignatedastransmittingasignalsuitableforthatpurpose. (3)Theradiostationinanaircraftshallnotbeoperatedsoastocauseinterferencewhichimpairsthe efficiencyofaeronauticaltelecommunicationsornavigationalservices,andinparticularemissionsshall notbemadeexceptasfollows (a)emissionsoftheclassandfrequencyforthetimebeinginuse,inaccordancewithgeneral internationalaeronauticalpractice,intheairspaceinwhichtheaircraftisflying; (b)distress,urgencyandsafetymessagesandsignals,inaccordancewithgeneralinternational aeronauticalpractice; (c)messagesandsignalsrelatingtotheflightoftheaircraftinaccordancewithgeneralinternational aeronauticalpractice; (d)suchpubliccorrespondencemessagesasmaybepermittedbyorundertheaircraftradio stationlicencereferredtoinparagraph(1)ofthisregulation. (4)IneveryaircraftregisteredinNigeriawhichisequippedwithradiocommunicationapparatus,a telecommunicationlogbookshallbekeptinwhichthefollowingentriesshallbemade (a) theidentificationoftheaircraftradiostation;

(b)thedateandtimeofthebeginningandendofeveryradiowatchmaintainedintheaircraftand ofthefrequencyonwhichitwasmaintained; (c)thedateandtime,andparticularsofallmessagesandsignalssentorreceived,including,in particular,detailsofanydistresstrafficsentorreceived; (d)particularsofanyactiontakenuponthereceiptofadistresssignalormessage; (e)particularsofanyfailureorinterruptionofradiocommunicationsandthecausethereof: Providedthatatelecommunicationlogbookshallnotberequiredtobekeptinrespectof communicationbyradiotelephonywitharadiostationonlandoronashipwhichprovidesaradio serviceforaircraft. (5)Theflightradiooperatormaintainingradiowatchshallsigntheentriesinthetelecommunication logbookindicatingthetimesatwhichhebeganandendedthemaintenanceofsuchwatch. (6)Thetelecommunicationlogbookshallbepreservedbytheoperatoroftheaircraftuntiladatesix monthsafterthedateofthelastentrytherein. (7)InanyflyingmachineregisteredinNigeriawhichisengagedonaflightforthepurposeofpublic transport,thepilotandtheflightengineer(ifany)shallnotmakeuseofahandheldmicrophone (whetherforthepurposeofradiocommunicationorofintercommunicationwithintheaircraft)whilst theaircraftisflyingincontrolledairspaceatanaltitudelessthan15,000feetabovemeansealeveloris takingofforlanding. 30.Towingofgliders (1)Anaircraftinflightshallnottowagliderunlessthecertificateofairworthinessissuedorrendered validinrespectofthetowingaircraftunderthelawofthecountryinwhichthataircraftisregistered includesanexpressprovisionthatitmaybeusedforthatpurpose. (2)Thelengthofthecombinationoftowingaircraft,towropeandgliderinflightshallnotexceed500 feet. (3)Thecommanderofanaircraftwhichisabouttotowaglidershallsatisfyhimself,beforethetowing aircrafttakesoff (a)thatthetowropeisingoodconditionandisofadequatestrengthforthepurpose,andthatthe combinationoftowingaircraftandglideriscapableofflyinginthemannerreferredtoinparagraph(g) ofregulation26oftheseRegulations; (b)thatsignalshavebeenagreedandcommunicationestablishedwithpersonssuitablystationedso astoenabletheglidertotakeoffsafely; (c)thatemergencysignalshavebeenagreedbetweenthecommanderofthetowingaircraftandthe commanderoftheglider,tobeusedrespectivelybythecommanderofthetowingaircraft,toindicate

thatthetowshouldimmediatelybereleasedbytheglider,andbythecommanderofthegliderto indicatethatthetowcannotbereleased. (4)Theglidershallbeattachedtothetowingaircraftbymeansofthetowropebeforetheaircraft takesoff. 31.Towingpickingupandraisingofpersonsandarticles (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,anaircraftinflightshallnot,bymeansexternaltothe aircraft,towanyarticles,otherthanaglider,orpickuporraiseanyperson,animalorarticle,unlessthe certificateofairworthinessissuedorrenderedvalidinrespectofthataircraftunderthelawofthe countryinwhichtheaircraftisregisteredincludesanexpressprovisionthatitmaybeusedforthat purpose. (2)Anaircraftinflightshallnottowanyarticle,otherthanaglider,atnightorwhenflightvisibilityis lessthanonemile. (3)Thelengthofthecombinationoftowingaircraft,towrope,andarticleintow,shallnotexceed500 feet. (4)Ahelicoptershallnotflyatanyheightoveracongestedareaofacity,townorsettlementatany timewhenanarticle,personoranimalissuspendedfromthehelicopter. (5)Nothinginthisregulationshall (a)prohibitthetowing,inareasonablemanner,byanaircraftinflightofanyradioaerial,any instrumentwhichisbeingusedforexperimentalpurposes,oranysignal,apparatusorarticlerequiredor permittedbyorundertheseRegulationstobetowedordisplayedbyanaircraftinflight; (b)prohibitthepickinguporraisingofanyperson,animalorarticleinanemergencyorforthe purposeofsavinglife; (c)applytoanyaircraftwhileitisflyinginaccordancewiththe"BConditions"setforthintheSecond ScheduletotheseRegulations; [SecondSchedule.] (d)betakentopermitthetowingorpickingupofagliderorotherwisethaninaccordancewith regulation30oftheseRegulations. 32.Droppingofpersonsandarticles (1)Articlesandanimals(whetherornotattachedtoaparachute)shallnotbedropped,orpermittedto drop,fromanaircraftinflightsoastoendangerpersonsorproperty. (2)Articles,animalsandpersons(whetherornotattachedtoaparachute)shallnotbedropped,or permittedtodrop,tothesurfacefromanaircraftflyingoverNigeria:

Providedthatthisparagraphshallnotapplytothedescentofpersonsbyparachutefromanaircraftin anemergency,ortothedroppingofarticlesby,orwiththeauthorityof,thecommanderoftheaircraft inthefollowingcircumstances (a) (b) (c) thedroppingofarticlesforthepurposeofsavinglife; thejettisoning,incaseofemergency,offuelorotherarticlesintheaircraft; thedroppingofballastintheformoffinesandorwater;

(d)thedroppingofarticlessolelyforthepurposeofnavigatingtheaircraftinaccordancewith ordinarypracticeorwiththeprovisionsoftheseRegulations; (e)thedroppingatanaerodromeinaccordancewithprescribedregulations,ofropes,bannersor similararticlestowedbyaircraft. (3)Forthepurposesofthisregulation,droppingincludesprojectingandlowering. (4)Nothinginthisregulationshallprohibittheloweringofanyperson,animalorarticlefromthe helicoptertothesurface,ifthecertificateofairworthinessissuedorrenderedvalidinrespectofthe helicopterunderthelawofthecountryinwhichitisregisteredincludesanexpressprovisionthatitmay beusedforthatpurpose. 33.Carriageofmunitionsofwarprohibited (1)Anaircraftshallnotcarryanymunitionsofwar. (2)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontotakeorcausetobetakenonboardanaircraft,ortodeliveror causetobedeliveredforcarriagethereon,anygoodswhichheknowsorhasreasontobelieveor suspecttobemunitionsofwar. (3)Forthepurposeofthisregulation,"munitionsofwar"meanssuchweaponsandammunitionasare designedforuseinwarfare. 34.Carriageofdangerousgoods (1)Dangerousgoodsshallnotbecarriedinanaircraftexceptasfollows (a)goodscarriedinaccordancewithanyregulationswhichtheMinistermaymaketopermit dangerousgoodstobecarriedeitherinanaircraftgenerallyorinanaircraftofanyclassortype specifiedintheRegulations; (b)goodscarriedwiththewrittenpermissionoftheMinisterandinaccordancewithanyconditions towhichsuchpermissionmaybesubject; (c)goodscarriedinanaircraftwiththeconsentoftheoperatorthereofforthepurposeofensuring thepropernavigationorsafetyoftheaircraftorthewellbeingofanypersononboard;

(d) goodspermittedtobecarriedunderthelawsofthecountryinwhichtheaircraftisregistered,if thereisinforceinrelationtosuchcountryanagreementbetweentheFederalGovernmentofNigeria andthegovernmentofthatcountrypermittingthecarriageofdangerousgoodswithinNigeriain aircraftregisteredinthatcountry. (2)DangerousgoodspermittedbyorundertheseRegulationstobecarriedinanaircraftshallnotbe loadedascargothereinunless (a)theconsignorofthegoodshasfurnishedtheoperatoroftheaircraftwithparticularsinwritingof thenatureofthegoodsandthedangerwhichtheygiveriseto;and (b)thegoodsoranycontainerinwhichtheyarepackedareclearlymarkedsoastoindicatethe dangertothepersonloadingthegoodsintheaircraft. Theoperatoroftheaircraftshall,beforetheflightbegins,informthecommanderoftheaircraftofthe identityofthegoods,thedangertowhichtheygiveriseandtheweightorquantityofthegoods. (3)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontotakeorcausetobetakenonboardanaircraft,ortodeliveror causetobedeliveredforloadingthereon,anygoodswhichheknowsorhasreasontobelieveorsuspect tobedangerousgoods,thecarriageofwhichisprohibitedbythisregulation. (4)Theprovisionsofthisregulationshallbeadditionaltoandnotinderogationfromtheprovisionsof regulation33oftheseRegulations. 35.Methodofcarriageofpersons Apersonshallnotbeinoronanypartofanaircraftwhichisnotapartdesignedforthe accommodationofpersons,andinparticularapersonshallnotbeonthewingsorundercarriageofan aircraft.Apersonshallnotbeinoronanyobject,otherthanagliderorflyingmachine,towedbyor attachedtoanaircraftinflight: Providedthatapersonmayhavetemporaryaccessto (a)anypartofanaircraftforthepurposeoftakingactionnecessaryforthesafetyoftheaircraftorof anyperson,animalorgoodstherein; (b)anypartofanaircraftinwhichcargoorstoresarecarried,beingapartwhichisdesignatedto enableapersontohaveaccesstheretowhiletheaircraftisinflight. 36.Exitsandbreakinmarkings (1)ThisregulationshallapplytoeverypublictransportaircraftregisteredinNigeria. (2)Wheneveranaircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesiscarryingpassengers,everyexittherefrom andeveryinternaldoorintheaircraftshall,duringtakeoffandlandingandduringanyemergency,be keptfreeofobstructionandshallnotbefastenedbylockingorotherwisesoastoprevent,hinderor delayitsusebypassengers:

Providedthatanexitmaybeobstructedbycargoifitisanexitwhich,inaccordancewitharrangements approvedbytheMinister,eithergenerallyorinrelationtoaclassofaircraftoraparticularaircraft,is notrequiredforusebypassengers. (3)Everyexitfromtheaircraft,beinganexitintendedtobeusedbypassengersinnormal circumstances,shallbemarkedwiththeword"Exit"incapitallettersandeveryexit;beinganexit intendedtobeusedbypassengersinanemergencyonly,shallbemarkedwiththewords"Emergency Exit"incapitalletters. (4)(a)EveryexitfromtheaircraftshallbemarkedwithinstructionsinEnglishandinsuchother languageorlanguages,ifany,asmaybeprescribed,andwithdiagrams,toindicatethecorrectmethod ofopeningtheexit. (b)Themarkingsshallbeplacedonorneartheinsidesurfaceofthedoororotherclosureoftheexit and,ifitisopenablefromtheoutsideoftheaircraft,onorneartheexteriorsurface. (5)(a)Everyaircrafttowhichthisregulationapplies,beinganaircraftofwhichthemaximumtotal weightauthorisedexceeds8,000lbs.,shallbemarkedupontheexteriorsurfaceofthefuselagewith markingstoshowthearea(inthisparagraphreferredtoas"breakinareas")whichcanforpurposesof rescueinanemergency,bemostreadilyandeffectivelybrokenintobyapersonoutsidetheaircraft. (b)Thebreakinareasshallberectangularinshapeandshallbemarkedbyrightangledcomer markings,eacharmwhichshallbefourinchesinlengthalongitsouteredgeandoneinchinwidth. (c)Thewords"CutHereinEmergency"shallbemarkedacrossthecentreofeachbreakinareain capitalletters. (6)Themarkingsrequiredbythisregulationshall (a) bepainted,oraffixedbyotherequallypermanentmeans; (b) beredincolourand,inanycaseinwhichthecolourortheadjacentbackgroundissuchasto renderredmarkingsnotreadilyvisible,beoutlinedinwhiteorsomeothercontrastingcolourinsucha mannerastorenderthemreadilyvisible; (c) bekeptatalltimescleanandunobscured. Imperillingsafetyofaircraft

37.Imperillingsafetyofaircraft Apersonshallnotwilfullyornegligentlyactinamannerlikelytoendangeranaircraftoranyperson therein. 38.Imperillingsafetyofanypersonorproperty Apersonshallnotwilfullyornegligentlycauseorpermitanaircrafttoendangeranypersonorproperty.

39.Drunkennessinaircraft (1)Apersonshallnotenteranyaircraftwhendrunkorbedrunkinanyaircraft. (2)Apersonshallnot,whenactingasamemberofthecrewofanyaircraftorbeingcarriedinany aircraftforthepurposeofsoacting,beundertheinfluenceofdrinkoradrugtosuchanextentasto impairhiscapacitysotoact. 40.Smokinginaircraft (1)NoticesindicatingwhensmokingisprohibitedshallbeexhibitedineveryaircraftregisteredinNigeria soastobevisiblefromeachpassengerseattherein. (2)ApersonshallnotsmokeinanycompartmentofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriaatatimewhen smokingisprohibitedinthatcompartmentbyanoticetothateffectexhibitedbyoronbehalfofthe commanderoftheaircraft. 41.Authorityofcommanderofaircraft EverypersoninanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallobeyalllawfulcommandswhichthecommanderof thataircraftmaygiveforthepurposeofsecuringthesafetyoftheaircraftandofpersonsorproperty carriedtherein,orthesafety,efficiencyorregularityofairnavigation. 42.Stowaways Apersonshallnotsecretehimselfforthepurposeofbeingcarriedinanaircraftwithouttheconsentof eithertheoperatororthecommanderthereoforofanyotherpersonentitledtogiveconsenttohis beingcarriedintheaircraft. PARTV

Fatigueofflightcrew

43.Application,interpretationandmodificationofPartV (1)Regulations44to48,inclusive,oftheseRegulationsshallapplyinrelationtoanaircraftif,butonlyif, itisanaircraftregisteredinNigeriawhichiseither (a) (b) engagedonaflightforthepurposeofpublictransport;or operatedbyanairtransportundertaking:

ProvidedthatthesaidRegulationsshallnotapplyinrelationtoaflightmadeonlyforthepurposeof instructioninflyinggivenbyoronbehalfofaflyingcluboraflyingschool,orapersonwhoisnotanair transportundertaking. (2)InthisPartoftheseRegulations,thefollowingexpressionsshall,exceptwherethecontextotherwise requires,havethemeaningsherebyrespectivelyassignedtothem,thatis

 (a)"flighttime",inrelationtoanyperson,meansalltimespentbythatpersoninanaircraft whileitisinflightandheiscarriedthereinasamemberoftheflightcrewthereof; (b)"dutyperiod",inrelationtoanypersonwhofliesinanaircraftasamemberoftheflight crewthereof,meansanycontinuousperiodthroughoutwhichheis,undertheprovisionsofparagraph (3)or(4)ofthisregulation,tobetreatedasbeingonduty: Providedthatwheretwoormoreperiodswhichwould,butforthisproviso,beseparatedutyperiods, areseparatedbyanintervaloflessthantenhours,theperiodstartingwhenthefirstofthoseduty periodsbeganandfinishingwhenthelastofthemendedshallbetreatedasconstitutingasingle continuousdutyperiod; (c)"restperiod",inrelationtoanyperson,meansanycontinuousperiod,nopartofwhich formspartofadutyperiodofthatperson. (3)ForthepurposesofthisPartoftheseRegulations,apersonwhoisemployedunderacontractof servicetoflyinanaircraftasamemberoftheflightcrewthereofshallbetreatedasbeingondutyat anytimewheninthecourseofthatemploymenthefliesinanyaircraft(whetherasamemberofits creworasapassengerandwhetherornottheaircraftissuchanaircraftasisreferredtoinparagraph (1)ofthisregulation)orheisotherwiseactinginthecourseofthatemployment: Providedthatwhenheisnotflyinginanaircraft (a)subjecttoparagraph(c)ofthisproviso,heshallnotbetreatedasbeingondutyduringany periodwhichheisallowedforrest; (b)subjecttoparagraph(c)ofthisproviso,heshallnotbetreatedasbeingondutyatanytime byreasononlyofhisbeingrequiredatthattimetobeavailableataparticularplacetoreportfordutyif requiredtodoso; (c)heshallbetreatedasbeingondutyatanytimewhenheisrequiredtobeavailableata particularplacetoreportfordutyifrequiredtodosoif (i)thatplaceisatanaerodrome;or (ii)thatplace,notbeingatanaerodrome,isaplaceatwhichhisemployerrequirespersons similarlyemployedtobeavailableasaforesaidandadequatefacilitiesforrestarenotavailable forhisusewhileheisrequiredtobesoavailable. (4)ForthepurposesofthisPartoftheseRegulations,apersonwhofliesinanaircraftasamemberof theflightcrewthereof,otherwisethaninthecourseofhisemploymentunderacontractofservicetofly asaforesaid,shallbetreatedasbeingondutyatanytimewhen,inconnectionwithanybusinessof operatingaircraft,hefliesinanyaircraft(whetherasamemberofitscreworasapassengerand whetherornottheaircraftissuchanaircraftasisreferredtoinparagraph(1)ofthisregulation)ordoes anywork.

(5)ForthepurposesofthisPartoftheseRegulations,referencestoapersonflyinginanaircraftasa memberoftheflightcrewthereof,includereferencestotheoperatoroftheaircraftwhohimselffliesin theaircraftinanysuchcapacityandreferencestotheworkandotherdutieswhichapersonisrequired orpermittedbyanoperatortocarryout,shallinanysuchcasebeconstruedasreferencestoanywork carriedoutbythatoperatorinconnectionwiththemanagementsofaircraftorwithanybusinesswhich includestheflyingofaircraft. (6)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofthisregulationandregulations44to50oftheseRegulations,the MinistermaybyRegulationsmodifyorreplacetheprovisionsofthisregulation(otherthanthis paragraph)oranyorallofthoseRegulationsintheirapplicationtoNigeriaifheconsidersthatthe preventionofexcessivefatigueoftheflightcrewofaircraftregisteredinNigeriawilltherebybemore suitablyensured. 44.Dutiesofoperatorstopreventfatiguetoflightcrew Itshallbethedutyofeveryoperatorofanaircrafttowhichthisregulationappliestoensure,asrespects eachpersonflyingasamemberoftheflightcrewofthataircraft,thattheperiodsduringwhichthat personisrequiredorpermittedbythatoperatortocarryoutanyworkorotherdutiesaresolimitedin lengthandfrequency,andthatthatpersonisaffordedsuchperiodsforrest,thathissaidworkand dutiesarenotlikelytocausehimsuchfatiguewhileheisflyingintheaircraftasmayendangerthe safetythereof. 45.Limitsonflyingtime,dutyperiodsandrestperiods (1)Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofregulation44oftheseRegulations,andforthepurposesof securingthattherequirementsofthoseprovisionsarecompliedwith,everyoperatorofanaircraftto whichthisregulationapplies,shallestablishforeverypersonflyinginthataircraftasamemberofthe flightcrewthereof (a) (b) (c) limitsontheaggregateofallhisflighttimesduringeveryperiodofthirtyconsecutivedays; limitsonhisflyingdutyperiods;and minimumrestperiodswhichheistohaveimmediatelybeforeanydutyperiodinthecourseof whichhemakesanysuchflightasaforesaid,

beinglimitsandminimumrestperiodswhichtheoperatorissatisfiedaftertakingintoaccountthe mattersmentionedinparagraph(2)ofthisregulation,aresuchthat,ifeverymemberoftheflightcrew observesthoselimitsandhasthoseminimumrestperiods,thesafetyoftheaircraftonanyflightisnot likelytobeendangeredbyreasonofanyfatiguewhichmaybecausedbytheworkorotherdutieswhich themembersoftheflightcrewarerequiredorpermittedbythatoperatortocarryout.Differentlimits anddifferentminimumrestperiodsmaybeestablishedeitherfordifferentpersonsorfordifferent classesofpersonsandfordifferentcircumstances.

(2)Thematterswhichanoperatorshalltakeintoaccountinestablishingunderparagraph(1)ofthis regulationlimitsandminimumrestperiodsasthereinmentionedforthepersonsthereinmentioned, arethenatureoftheworkandotherdutieswhichthosepersonswillcarryoutandallcircumstances arisingoutofthecarryingoutofthatworkandthosedutieswhichmayaffectthedegreeoffatiguefrom whichthosepersonsmaysufferwhiletheyaremakingaflightinanaircrafttowhichthisregulation appliesinanysuchcapacityasismentionedinparagraph(1)ofthisregulation. (3)Nolimitsorminimumrestperiodsmaybeestablishedunderparagraph(1)ofthisregulationwhich wouldrequireorpermitanypersontoflyinanyaircraftatatimewhensuchflyingwouldconstitutea contraventionofanyoftheprovisionsofregulations46,47and49oftheseRegulations. (4)Anoperatorofanaircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesshallnotpermitanaircrafttomakeaflight unlesslimitsandminimumrestperiodshavebeenestablishedinaccordancewiththeforegoing provisionsofthisregulationsoastoapplytoeverymemberoftheflightcrewthereof. (5)Everyoperatorofanaircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesshalltakeallsuchstepsasare reasonablypracticabletosecurethatalllimitsforthetimebeingestablishedbythatoperatorin accordancewiththeforegoingprovisionsofthisregulationareobservedandthatnopersonforwhom minimumrestperiodsareforthetimebeingsoestablished,makesanyflightinanaircrafttowhichthis regulationappliesunless,immediatelybeforethedutyperiodinthecourseofwhichhemakestheflight, hehashadtheappropriaterestperiodsoestablished. (6)Notwithstandinganythingcontainedintheforegoingprovisionsofthisregulation,anoperatorofan aircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesmayconferuponthecommanderofthataircraftadiscretionto make,orauthoriseanypersontomakeaflightinthataircraftinsuchcircumstancesthatthe commanderor,asthecasemaybe,thatotherperson,willnotobservethelimitsorwillnothavehad theminimumrestperiodestablishedbythatoperatorundertheforegoingprovisionsofthisregulation andapplicabletothecommanderorthatotherperson: Providedthatthesaiddiscretionshallnotbeexercisableunlessthefollowingconditionsarefulfilled, thatistosay (a) thatitappearstothecommanderthat (i) arrangementshadbeenmadefortheflighttobemadewithsuchacrewandsoasto beginandendatsuchtimesthatiftheflighthadbeenmadeinaccordancewiththose arrangementseachmemberofthecrewwouldhaveobservedthelimitsandhavehad theminimumrestperiodsestablishedbytheoperatorandapplicabletothemas aforesaid,andthatsincethosearrangementsweremade,theflighthasbeenorwillbe preventedfrombeingmadeinaccordancewiththosearrangementsbyreasonof exceptionalcircumstancesorbyreasonofcircumstanceswhichwerenotforeseenas likelytopreventthatflightfrombeingsomade;or

(ii)

theflightisonewhichoughttobecarriedoutintheinterestsofthesafetyorhealthof anyperson;and

(b)

thecommanderissatisfiedthatthesafetyoftheaircraftonthatflightwillnotbeendangeredif heorthatotherpersonmakesthatflight.

(7)Everyoperatorofanaircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesshallincludeineveryoperationsmanual tobeprovidedunderregulation21oftheseRegulationsfortheuseandguidanceofthemembersofthe flightcrewofthataircraft,orinanycasewherenosuchmanualisrequiredtobeprovidedbythat regulation,inadocumentwhichshallbeprovidedfortheuseandguidanceofthosemembers,full particularsofalllimitsandminimumrestperiodsforthetimebeingestablishedundertheforegoing provisionsofthisregulationwhichmayaffectanyofthosemembers,andofanydiscretionconferred uponthecommanderofthataircraftunderparagraph(6)ofthisregulationand(withoutprejudiceto theprovisionsofregulation21oftheseRegulations)everysuchoperatorshall,wheneverrequestedto dosobyapersonauthorisedinthatbehalfbytheMinister,furnishthatpersonwithacopyofall particulars,fromtimetotime,includedinanysuchoperationsmanualordocumentinaccordancewith therequirementsofthisparagraph. (8)Inthisregulation,theexpression"flyingdutyperiod"inrelationtoanyperson,meansthetime, reckonedfromthebeginningofeachdutyperiodofthatperson,inthecourseofwhichheispermitted tomakeanyflighttowhichthisregulationappliesandafterexpirationofwhichheisnotinthecourseof thesamedutyperiod,tomakeanysuchflight. 46.Maximumflyingdutyperiodsforpilotsandflightengineers (1)Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofregulation44oftheseRegulations,apersonshallnotflyinan aircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesasapilotorflightengineerthereofinthecourseofanyduty periodofthatpersonaftermorethanthespecifiedtimehaselapsedsincethebeginningofthatduty period. (2)Inparagraph(1)ofthisregulation,theexpression"thespecifiedtime"means (a) inrelationtoapersonwhofliesinanaircraftastheonlypilotthereof,twelvehours:

Providedthatifbeforethecommencementofthatflightandduringthedutyperiodinthe courseofwhichhemakesthatflight,therehasbeenaperiodofnotlessthansevencontinuoushours throughoutwhichthatpersonhasnotflowninanyaircraft,theforegoingprovisionsofthissub paragraphshallhaveeffectinrelationtothatflightasiffourteenhoursweresubstitutedthereinfor twelvehours; (b) inrelationtoapersonwhofliesasapilotofanaircraftinwhichtwoormorepersonsare carriedaspilotsthereof,sixteenhours:

Providedthattheforegoingprovisionsofthissubparagraphshallhaveeffectinrelationtothatflightas if24hoursweresubstitutedthereinforsixteenhoursifthreeormorepersonsarecarriedintheaircraft aspilotsthereofandthefollowingconditionsarefulfilled (i)atleasttwoofthepilotsaredulyqualifiedbytheirrespectivelicencestoactasacommander oftheaircraftforthepurposesofthatflight; (ii)atleastoneofthepilotsiscarriedinadditiontothosemembersoftheflightcrewwhoare requiredtobecarriedinthecircumstancesoftheflightbyorundertheseRegulations; (iii)suitablefacilitiesforsleepingareavailablefortheuseofatleastoneofthepilotsatalltimes throughouttheflight;and (iv)eachofthepilotshasduringthedutyperiodinthecourseofwhichthatflightismadeand beforetheendofthatflight,beenaffordedopportunitiesofrestingforareasonabletime; (c) inrelationtoapersonwhofliesasaflightengineerofanaircraft,sixteenhours:

Providedthattheforegoingprovisionsofthissubparagraphshallhaveeffectinrelationtothatflightas if24hoursweresubstitutedthereinforsixteenhoursiftwoormorepersonsarecarriedintheaircraft asflightengineersthereofandthefollowingconditionsarefulfilled (i)atleastoneoftheflightengineersiscarriedinadditiontothemembersoftheflightcrew whoarerequiredtobecarriedinthecircumstancesoftheflightbyorundertheseRegulations; (ii)suitablefacilitiesforsleepingareavailablefortheuseofatleastoneoftheflightengineers atalltimesthroughouttheflight;and (iii)eachoftheflightengineershas,duringthedutyperiodinthecourseofwhichthatflightis madeandbeforetheendofthatflight,beenaffordedopportunitiesofrestingforareasonable time. 47.Minimumrestperiodsforflightcrew Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofregulation44oftheseRegulations,apersonshallnotflyinan aircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesasamemberoftheflightcrewthereof,unlessimmediately beforethedutyperiodinthecourseofwhichhemakesthatflighthehadasufficientrestperiodthatis tosay,arestperiodofalengthnotlessthantheminimumlengthspecifiedinthefirstcolumnofthe Tablesetoutattheendofthisregulationandthereinsetoppositetothelengthspecifiedinthesecond columnofthatTablewhichcorrespondstothelengthofthedutyperiodofthatpersonwhich immediatelyprecedesthatrestperiod. TableA Lengthofimmediatelyprecedingdutyperiod

Minimumlengthofsufficientrestperiod

10hours..Notexceeding10hours

11hours..Exceeding10butnotexceeding11hours 12hoursExceeding11butnotexceeding12hours 13hoursExceeding12butnotexceeding13hours 14hoursExceeding13butnotexceeding14hours 15hoursExceeding14butnotexceeding15hours 16hoursExceeding15butnotexceeding16hours 18hoursExceeding16butnotexceeding17hours 20hoursExceeding17butnotexceeding18hours 22hoursExceeding18butnotexceeding19hours 24hoursExceeding19butnotexceeding20hours 26hoursExceeding20butnotexceeding21hours 28hoursExceeding21butnotexceeding22hours 30hoursExceeding22butnotexceeding23hours 32hoursExceeding23hours: ProvidedthatwherearestperiodtakenbyapersonataplacewhichisoutsideNigeriaand,ifhe ordinarilyresidesoutsideNigeria,isnotwithinfiftymilesofhisordinaryplaceofresidence,itshallbe deemedtobeasufficientrestperiodifitincludesaperiodofeighthoursfallingbetween2200and0800 hourslocaltimeandisofalengthnotlessthantheminimumlengthspecifiedinthefirstcolumnof TableBinthisregulationandthereinsetoppositetothelengthspecifiedinthesecondcolumnofthat Tablewhichcorrespondstothelengthofthedutyperiodofthatpersonwhichimmediatelyprecedes thatrestperiod. TableB Lengthofimmediatelyprecedingdutyperiod Notexceeding10hours Exceeding10butnotexceeding11hours Exceeding11butnotexceeding12hours Exceeding12butnotexceeding14hours Exceeding14butnotexceeding17hours

Minimumlengthofsufficientrestperiod 10hours 11hours 12hours 13hours 14hours

15hours 16hours 17hours 18hours 48.Recordsofflighttimesdutyperiodetc.

Exceeding17butnotexceeding19hours Exceeding19butnotexceeding21hours Exceeding21butnotexceeding23hours Exceeding23hours

(1)Theoperatorofanaircrafttowhichthisregulationappliesshallnotcauseorpermitanypersontofly thereinunlesstheoperatorhasinhispossessionanaccurateanduptodaterecordmaintainedbyhim orbyanotheroperatorofaircraftinrespectofthatpersonandinrespectofthe28daysimmediately precedingtheflightshowing (a) thetimesofthebeginningandendofeachflightinanyaircraftmadebythatpersonasa memberofitsflightcrewinthecourseofanyofhisdutyperiods;and thetimesofthebeginningandendofeachdutyperiodofthatperson;and briefparticularsofthenatureoftheworkorotherdutiescarriedoutbythatpersonduringeach ofhisdutyperiods.

(b) (c)

(2)TheMinistermayprescribetheformandmannerinwhichanyrecordsrequiredtobekeptunder paragraph(1)ofthisregulationshallbekeptandwherehehassoprescribedandsaidrecordsshallbe keptaccordingly. (3)Subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation53oftheseRegulations,theoperatoroftheaircraftshall preservetherecordsreferredtoinparagraph(1)ofthisregulationforaperiodofatleasttwelvemonths aftertheendoftheflight,dutyperiodorrestperiodtowhichtheyrelate. 49.Maximumflighttimesforflightcrew (1)ApersonshallnotflyinanyaircraftregisteredinNigeriaasamemberoftheflightcrewthereofat anytimeonanydayaftertheaggregateofallhisflighttimes(whetherarisingfromflightinanaircraftto whichthisregulationappliesorinanyotheraircraft)duringtheperiodof28consecutivedaysexpiring attheendofthatday,amountsto110hours. (2)Paragraph1ofthisregulationshallnotapplytoaflightmadeinanaircraftwhichisnotsuchan aircraftasisdescribedinparagraph(1)ofregulation43oftheseRegulationsifatthetimeoftheflight theaggregateofalltheflighttimesofthepersonmakingtheflightsincehewaslastmedicallyexamined undertheseRegulationsandfoundfit,doesnotexceed110hours. (3)Inasinglepilotoperation,apersonshallnotflyinanyaircraftregisteredinNigeriaasamemberof theflightcrewthereofatanytimeonanydayaftertheaggregateofallhisflighttimesduringtheperiod of28consecutivedays,expiringattheendofthatday,amountsto105hours,exceptthattheforegoing

prohibitionshallnotapplytoaflightmadeinanaircraftwhichisnotsuchanaircraftasisdescribedin paragraph(1)ofregulation43. (4)ApersonshallnotflyanyhelicopterregisteredinNigeriaasamemberoftheflightcrewthereofat anytimeonanydayaftertheaggregateofallhisflighttimesduringtheperiodof28consecutivedays expiringattheendofthatdayamountsto100hours,sohoweverthatthisparagraphshallnotapplyto aflightmadeinanaircraftwhichisnotsuchanaircraftasisdescribedinparagraph(1)ofregulation43. 50.Provisionforparticularcases (1)Notwithstandinganythingcontainedinregulations46,47and49oftheseRegulations(inthese Regulationsreferredtoas"therelevantRegulations"),apersonshallbedeemednottohave contravenedanyoftheprovisionsofthoseRegulationsbyreasonofaflightmadeatanytimebythat personorbyanotherpersonifthefirstmentionedpersonproves (a) thatitwasduetoanunavoidabledelayinthecompletionoftheflightthattheperson soflyingwasflyingatthattime;and thatthesaidfirstmentionedpersoncouldnotreasonablybeexpectedtohaveforeseen beforetheflightbeganthatthedelaywaslikelytooccur.

(b)

(2)Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofparagraph(2)ofregulation79oftheseRegulationsand notwithstandinganythingcontainedintherelevantRegulations,thecommanderofanaircraftmay make,orauthoriseanyotherpersontomake,andthatotherpersonifsoauthorisedmaymake,aflight inthataircraftwhichhewould,butforthisparagraph,beprohibitedfrommakingbyvirtueofany provisioncontainedintherelevantRegulationsifitappearstothecommander (a) thatarrangementshadbeenmadefortheflighttobemadewithsuchacrewandsoas tobeginandendatsuchtimesthatnomemberofthatcrewwouldhavebeenprohibitedfrom makingtheflightinaccordancewiththosearrangementsbyanyprovisioncontainedinthe relevantRegulations,andthatsincethosearrangementsweremade,theflighthasbeenorwill bepreventedfrombeingmadeinaccordancewiththosearrangementsbyreasonofexceptional circumstancesorbyreasonofcircumstanceswhichwerenotforeseenaslikelytopreventthat flightfrombeingmade;or (b) thattheflightisonewhichoughttobecarriedoutintheinterestofthesafetyorhealth ofanyperson;or (c) thatthesafetyoftheaircraftonthatflightwillnotbeendangeredifheorthatother personmakesthatflight. (3)Wherethecommanderoranyotherpersonmakesaflightinanaircraftwhichheorthatother personispermittedtomakeunderparagraph(2)ofthisregulation,areportinwritingthatheorthat otherpersonhasmadethatflight,givingfullparticularsofthecircumstancesinwhichitwasmadeand thereasonswhythecommandermadethatflight,or,asthecasemaybe,authorisedthatotherperson

todoso,shallbemadeassoonasisreasonablypracticablebythecommandertotheoperatorofthe aircraftandinanyeventbytheoperatortotheMinister;andtheoperatorandthecommandershall furnishanyauthorisedpersonwithsuchfurtherinformationinhispossessionrelatingtotheflightand tothecircumstancesinwhichitwasmadeasthatpersonmayrequire. PARTVI Documents

51.Documentstobecarried (1)Anaircraftshallnotflyunlessitcarriesthedocumentswhichitisrequiredtocarryunderthelawof thecountryinwhichitisregistered. (2)AnaircraftregisteredinNigeriashall,wheninflight,carrydocumentsinaccordancewiththe EleventhScheduletotheseRegulations: [EleventhSchedule.]

Providedthat,iftheflightisintendedtobeginandendatthesameaerodromeanddoesnotinclude passageovertheterritoryofanycountryotherthanNigeria,thedocumentsmaybekeptatthat aerodromeinsteadofbeingcarriedintheaircraft. 52.Productionofdocuments (1)Thecommanderofanaircraftshall,withinareasonabletimeafterbeingrequestedtodosobyan authorisedperson,causetobeproducedtothatperson (a) (b) (c) thecertificatesofregistrationandairworthinessinforceinrespectoftheaircraft; thelicencesofitsflightcrew; suchotherdocumentsastheaircraftisrequiredbyregulation51oftheseRegulationstocarry wheninflight.

(2)TheoperatorofanaircraftregisteredinNigeriashall,withinareasonabletimeafterbeingrequested todosobyanauthorisedperson,causetobeproducedtothatpersonsuchofthefollowingdocuments asmayhavebeenrequestedbythatpersonbeingdocumentswhicharerequiredbyorunderthese Regulations,tobeinforceortobecarriedorpreserved [EleventhSchedule.]

(a)thedocumentsreferredtointheEleventhScheduletotheseRegulationsasDocumentsA,B,andG; (b)theaircraftlogbook,enginelogbooksandvariablepitchpropellerlogbooksrequiredunderthese Regulationstobekept; (c)theweightschedule,ifany,requiredtobepreservedunderregulation12oftheseRegulations;

(d)inthecaseofapublictransportaircraftoraerialworkaircraft,thedocumentsreferredtointhe EleventhScheduletotheseRegulationsasDocumentsD,E,andF; (e)anyrecordofflighttimes,dutyperiodsandrestperiodswhichheisrequiredbyparagraph(3)of regulation48oftheseRegulationstopreserve,andsuchotherdocumentsandinformationinthe possessionorcontroloftheoperator,astheauthorisedpersonmayrequireforthepurposeof determiningwhetherthoserecordsarecompleteandaccurate. (3)TheholderofalicencegrantedorrenderedvalidundertheseRegulationsshall,withinareasonable timeafterbeingrequestedtodosobyanauthorisedperson,causetobeproducedtothatpersonhis licence,includinganycertificateofvalidation.Therequirementsofthisparagraphshallbedeemedto havebeencompliedwith,exceptinrelationtolicencesrequiredbyregulation51oftheseRegulationsto becarriedintheaircraftorkeptatanaerodrome,ifthelicencerequestedisproducedwithinfivedays aftertherequesthasbeenmade,atapolicestationinNigeriaspecified,atthetimeoftherequest,by thepersontowhomtherequestismade. (4)Everypersonrequiredbyregulation18oftheseRegulationstokeepapersonalflyinglogbookshall causeittobeproducedwithinareasonabletimetoanauthorisedpersonafterbeingrequestedtodoso byhimwithintwoyearsafterthedateofthelastentrytherein. 53.Preservationofdocuments,etc. ApersonrequiredbytheseRegulationstopreserveanydocumentbyreasonofhisbeingtheoperatorof theaircraftshall,ifheceasestobetheoperatoroftheaircraft,continuetopreservethedocumentsasif hehadnotceasedtobetheoperator,andintheeventofhisdeaththedutytopreservethedocument shallfalluponhispersonalrepresentative: Providedthatif (a)anotherpersonbecomestheoperatoroftheaircraftanditremainsregisteredinNigeriahe orhispersonalrepresentativeshalldelivertothatotherpersonupondemand,thecertificates ofmaintenanceandcompliance,thelogbooksandtheweightschedulewhichareinforceor requiredtobepreservedinrespectofthataircraft; (b)anengineorvariablepitchpropellerisremovedfromtheaircraftandinstalledinanother aircraftoperatedbyanotherpersonandregisteredinNigeriaheorhispersonalrepresentative shalldelivertothatotherpersonupondemand,thelogbookrelatingtothatengineor propeller; (c)anypersoninrespectofwhomarecordhasbeenkeptbyhiminaccordancewithregulation 48oftheseRegulations,becomesamemberoftheflightcrewofapublictransportaircraft registeredinNigeriaandoperatedbyanotherperson,heorhispersonalrepresentativeshall deliverthoserecordstothatotherpersonupondemand,anditshallbethedutyofthatother persontodealwiththedocumentdeliveredtohimasifhewerethefirstmentionedoperator.

54.Revocation,suspensionandvariationofcertificates,etc. (1)TheMinistermay,ifhethinksfit,provisionallysuspendanycertificate,licence,approval,permission, exemptionorotherdocumentissuedorgrantedundertheseRegulations,pendinginvestigationofthe caseandtheMinistermay,onsufficientgroundbeingshowntohissatisfactionafterdueenquiry, revoke,suspendorvaryanysuchcertificate,licence,approval,permission,exemptionorother document. (2)Theholderoranypersonhavingthepossessionorcustodyofanycertificate,licence,approval permission,exemption,orotherdocumentwhichhasbeenrevoked,suspendedorvariedunderthese Regulations,shallsurrenderittotheMinisterwithinareasonabletimeafterbeingrequiredtodosoby him. (3)Thebreachofanyconditionsubjecttowhichanycertificate,licence,approval,permission, exemptionorotherdocument,otherthanalicenceissuedinrespectofanaerodrome,hasbeengranted orissuedundertheseRegulations,shallrenderthedocumentinvalidduringthecontinuanceofthe breach. 55.Offencesinrelationtodocuments (1)Apersonshallnotwithintenttodeceive (a)useanycertificate,licence,approval,permission,exemptionorotherdocumentissuedorrequired byorundertheseRegulationswhichhasbeenforged,altered,revokedorsuspended,ortowhichheis notentitled;or (b)lendanycertificate,licence,approval,permissionexemptionorotherdocumentissuedorrequired byorundertheseRegulationsto,orallowittobeusedby,anyotherperson;or (c)makeanyfalserepresentationforthepurposeofprocuringforhimselforanyotherpersonthegrant, issue,renewalorvariationofanysuchcertificate,licence,approval,permissionorexemptionorother document. (2)Apersonshallnotwilfullymutilate,alterorrenderillegibleanylogbookorotherrecordrequiredby orundertheseRegulationstobemaintainedoranyentrymadetherein,orknowinglymake,orprocure orassistinthemaking,of,anyfalseentryinormaterialomissionfromanysuchlogbookorrecordor destroyanysuchlogbookorrecordduringtheperiodforwhichitisrequiredundertheseRegulationsto bepreserved. (3)Allentriesinsuchlogbooksandrecordsshallbemadeininkorindeliblepencil. (4)Apersonshallnotwilfullyornegligentlymakeinaloadsheetanyentrywhichisincorrectinany materialparticular,oranymaterialomissionfromsuchaloadsheet.

(5)Apersonshallnotpurporttoissueanycertificateofmaintenanceorcertificateofcomplianceorany certificateundercondition(3)ofthe"AConditions"setforthintheSecondScheduletothese RegulationsunlessheisauthorisedtodosoundertheseRegulations. [SecondSchedule.]

(6)Apersonshallnotissueanysuchcertificateasaforesaidunlesshehassatisfiedhimselfthatall statementsinthecertificatearecorrect. PARTVII Controlofairtraffic

56.RulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControl (1)TheMinistermaymakerules(intheseRegulationsreferredtoas"theRulesoftheAirandAirTraffic Control")prescribing (a) (b) (c) (d) themannerinwhichaircraftmaymoveandfly; thelightsandothersignalstobeshownormadebyaircraftorpersons; thelightingandmarkingofaerodromes; theairtrafficcontrolservicestobeprovidedataerodromesincludinginparticularthelicensing ofpersonsprovidingsuchservices; anyotherprovisionsforsecuringthesafetyofaircraftinflightandinmovementandthesafety ofpersonsandpropertyonthesurface.

(e)

(2)Subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraph(3)ofthisregulation,itshallbeanoffencetocontravene,to permitthecontraventionof,ortofailtocomplywiththeRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControl. (3)ItshallbelawfulfortheRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControltobedepartedfromtotheextent necessary (a) (b) foravoidingimmediatedanger;or forcomplyingwiththelawofanycountryotherthanNigeriawithinwhichtheaircraftthenIS.

(4)IfanydeparturefromtheRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControlismadeforthepurposeofavoiding immediatedanger,thecommanderoftheaircraftshallcausewrittenparticularsofthedeparture,and ofthecircumstancesgivingrisetoit,tobegivenwithintendaysthereaftertothecompetentauthority ofthecountryinwhoseterritorythedeparturewasmadeorifthedeparturewasmadeoverthehigh seas,totheMinister.

(5)NothingintheRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControlshallexonerateanypersonfromthe consequencesofanyneglectintheuseoflightsorsignalsoroftheneglectofanyprecautionsrequired byordinaryaviationpracticeorbythespecialcircumstancesofthecase. (6)TheMinistermay,forthepurposeofpromotingthesafetyofaircraft,makeregulationsastospecial signalsandothercommunicationstobemadebyoronanaircraft,astothecourseonwhichandthe heightatwhichanaircraftshallflyandastoanyotherprecautionstobeobservedinrelationtothe navigationandcontrolofaircraftwhichtheMinistermayconsiderexpedientforthepurposeaforesaid, andnoaircraftshallflyincontraventionofanysuchregulations. 57.Powertoprohibitorrestrictflying (1)WheretheMinisterdeemsitnecessaryinthepublicinteresttorestrictorprohibitflyingoverany areaofNigeriaoralonganyroutethereinbyreasonof (a) (b) (c) (d) theintendedgatheringormovementofalargenumberofpersons; theintendedholdingofanaircraftraceorcontestorofanexhibitionofflying; nationaldefence;or anyotherreasonaffectingthepublicinterest,

theMinistermaymakeregulationsprohibiting,restrictingorimposingconditionsonflight,either generallyorinrelationtoanyclassortypeofaircraft,overanysuchareaoralonganysuchroute,and anaircraftshallnotflyincontraventionofsuchregulations. (2)Ifthecommanderofanaircraftbecomesawarethattheaircraftisflyingincontraventionofanysuch regulationswhichhavebeenmadeforanyofthereasonsreferredtoinparagraph(1)(c)ofthis regulation,heshallforthwithcauseasignalofdistresstobemadebyradioorbyoneoftheprescribed visualsignals,andshall(unlessotherwiseinstructedbytheappropriateairtrafficcontrolunitorbya commissionedofficerofthenaval,militaryorairforces),causetheaircrafttolandattheaerodrome, beinganaerodromesuitableforthatpurpose,whichitcanreachbyflyingtotheleastpossibleextent overtheareatowhichtheregulationsrelate.Theaircraftshallnotbegintodescendwhileoversuch area. 58.Balloons,kitesandairships (1)WithinNigeria (a) acaptiveballoonorkiteshallnotbeflownataheightofmorethan200feetabovetheground levelorwithin200feetofanyvessel,vehicleorstructure; acaptiveballoonshallnotbeflownwithinthreemilesofanaerodrome; aballoonexceedingsixfeetinanylineardimensionatanystateofitsflight,includinganybasket orotherequipmentattachedtotheballoon,shallnotbeflownincontrolledairspace;

(b) (c)

(d) (e)

akiteshallnotbeflownwithinthreemilesofanaerodrome; anairshipshallnotbemoored,withoutthepermissioninwritingoftheMinister,andin accordancewithanyconditionssubjecttowhichthatpermissionmaybegranted.

(2)Acaptiveballoon,wheninflight,shallbesecurelymoored,andshallnotbeleftunattendedunlessit isfittedwithadevicewhichensuresitsautomaticdeflationifitbreaksfreeofitsmoorings. PARTVIII

Airroutesandairways,aerodromes,lightsandotherfacilities

59.Designationofairroutesandairways (1)TheMinistermaydesignateasanairrouteadefinedairspaceidentified,totheextentnecessary,for theapplicationofflightrulesandformingaroutebetweentwopoints. (2)TheMinistermaydesignateasanairwayadefinedairspacewhichconsistsoforiswithinacontrol area,formsapathidentifiedbyanareaofspecifiedwidthonthesurfaceoftheearthandisequipped withradionavigationalaids. (3)TheMinistermaydeterminetheconditionsofuseofanyairrouteorairwaysodesignatedbyhim. (4)TheMinistershallcausetobenotifiedanysuchdesignationordeterminationasismentionedinthis regulation. 60.UseofGovernmentaerodromes TheMinistermaycausetobenotified,subjecttosuchconditionsorrestrictionsashethinksfit,any Governmentaerodromeasanaerodromeavailableforpublicuse. 61.Licensingofaerodromes (1)Uponapplicationbytheproprietorofanyplace,theMinistermayissuetohiminrespectofsuch placeanairportlicencecontainingsuchconditionsandrestrictionsastheMinisterthinksfit;anda licencesoissuedshall,subjecttotheprovisionsofregulation54oftheseRegulations,remaininforce forsuchperiodasmaybespecifiedinthelicence. (2)Thelicenseeofanaerodromelicensedunderthisregulationshallnotcauseorpermitanycondition orrestrictionofthelicencetobecontravened,butthelicenceshallnotceasetobevalidbyreasononly ofsuchacontravention. (3)Thelicenseeofanaerodromelicensedunderthisregulationshallnotcauseorpermitthelandingor manoeuvringareaoftheaerodrometobeenlargedreducedorinanyothermanneralteredwithoutthe writtenpermissionoftheMinister:

ProvidedthattheMinistermaywaivetheforegoingrequirementsinthecaseofanaerodromelicensed forprivateuseonly. (4)TheMinistermaygivewrittennoticetothelicenseeofanaerodromelicensedunderthisregulation specifyingthecharges,orthemaximumcharges,whichmaybemadefortheuseoftheaerodrome (includingthemakingoflandingsthereat)andforanyservicesorfacilitiesperformedorprovidedatthe aerodrometoorfororinconnectionwithaircraftandsuchnoticemayalsospecifytheconditionstobe observedinrelationtothosechargesandtheperformanceorprovisionofthoseservicesorfacilities; andthelicenseeshallnotcauseorpermitanychargestobemadeincontraventionofanynoticeso giventohimandshallcauseparticularsofanynoticesogiventohimtobekeptexhibitedatthe aerodromeinsuchaplaceandmannerastobereadilyavailablefortheinformationofanyperson affectedthereby. 62.Placesauthorisedasaerodromes SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,theMinistermay,byspecificorgeneraldescription, authorisetheuseofanyplaceasanaerodromeforthepurposesofthelandingandtakingoffofsuch classesortypesofaircraftengagedinsuchclassesofoperationsandsubjecttosuchconditionsasthe Ministerspecifiesintheinstrumentofauthorisation. 63.Useofaerodromes (1)SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,anaircraftshallnotlandatortakeofffromanyplace inNigeriaotherthan (a) (b) (c) aGovernmentaerodromenotifiedasavailableforpublicuse; alicensedaerodrome; aplaceauthorisedbytheMinisterforuseasanaerodrome.

(2)SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,anaircraftshallnotlandatortakeofffromanysuch aerodromeorplaceasisreferredtoinsubparagraphs(a),(b)and(c)ofparagraph(1)ofthisregulation, exceptinaccordancewiththeconditionsandrestrictions,ifany,whichhavebeennotifiedwithrespect totheuseofthataerodromeorplace. (3)Theprohibitionscontainedinparagraphs(1)and(2)ofthisregulationshallnotapplyinrelationtoa landingduetoaccident,stressofweatherorotherunavoidablecause,butthenextsubsequent departurefromtheplaceatwhichthelandingduetoanysuchcausehasbeenmade,shallnotbemade withouttheconsentoftheMinister. 64.Powertogivedirections TheMinistermay,inrelationtoanyaerodromeorairrouteorairwayorairroutefacilityorairway facility,issuesuchdirectionsasheconsidersnecessarytoensurethesafetyofaircraftorcompliance

withanystandardsorrecommendedpracticesorproceduresadoptedfromtimetotimeinpursuanceof theChicagoConvention. 65.RightsofGovernmentaircraft NotwithstandinganythingcontainedintheseRegulations,allaircraftbelongingtooremployedinthe serviceoftheGovernmentoftheFederationofNigeriashallhaveaccessatalltimestoanyGovernment orlicensedaerodome. 66.Customsairports (1)TheaerodromesattheplacesnamedinthefirstcolumnoftheThirteenthScheduletothese Regulationsareaerodromeswherefacilitiesforthepurposesofenactmentsrelatingtocustoms,health andimmigrationareavailableatalltimes.Theaerodromesattheplacesnamedinthesecondcolumnof thesaidScheduleareaerodromeswheresuchfacilitiesasarementionedaboveareavailableduringthe hoursof0730to1530everyMondaytoFriday,butanyaircraftwishingtolandatordepartfromanyof thesaidaerodromesoutsidethosehoursshallgiveatleast48hours'priornoticeofsuchlandingor departuretothecustoms,healthandimmigrationauthoritiesattheplacewheretheaerodromeis situated.TheaerodromementionedinthethirdcolumnofthesaidScheduleisonewheresuchfacilities asareaforementionedwouldnotnormallybeavailablebutanyaircraftwishingtolandatordepart fromthataerodromeforthepurposeofsuchenactmentsshallgiveatleast48hours'priornoticeof suchlandingordeparturetothecustoms,healthandimmigrationauthoritiesattheplacewherethe aerodromeissituated. [LN.28of1979.ThirteenthSchedule.]

(2)TheMinistermaybyorder (a)designate,subjecttosuchconditionsashemaythinkfit,anyaerodrometobeaplaceoflandingor departureofaircraftforthepurposeoftheenactmentsforthetimebeinginforcerelatingtocustoms; (b)revokeorvaryanysuchdesignationasaforesaid; (c)revokeorvaryanyofthedesignationscontainedinparagraph(1)ofthisregulationandthesaid ThirteenthSchedule. [ThirteenthSchedule.]

67.UseofaerodromesbyaircraftofContractingStates ThepersoninchargeofanyaerodromeinNigeriawhichisopentopublicusebyaircraftregisteredin Nigeria(whetherornottheaerodromeisalicensedairport)shallcausetheaerodrome,andallair navigationfacilitiesprovidedthereatorinconnectiontherewith,tobeavailableforusebyaircraft registeredinotherContractingStatesonthesametermsandconditionsasforusebyaircraftregistered inNigeria.

68.Noiseandvibrationonaerodromes (1)Withreferencetosubsection(1)ofsection10oftheAct,theconditionsunderwhichnoiseand vibrationmaybecausedbyaircraft(includingmilitaryaircraft)onGovernmentairports,licensed aerodromesoronaerodromesatwhichthemanufacture,repairormaintenanceofaircraftiscarriedout bypersonscarryingonbusinessasmanufacturersorrepairersofaircraft,shallbeasfollows,thatisto say,thatwhetherinthecourseofthemanufactureoftheaircraftorotherwise (a) (b) (c) theaircraftistakingofforlanding;or theaircraftismovingonthegroundorwater;or theenginesarebeingoperatedintheaircraft (i)forthepurposeofensuringtheirsatisfactoryperformance;or (ii)forthepurposeofbringingthemtoapropertemperatureinpreparationfor,orattheend of,aflight;or (iii)forthepurposeofensuringthattheinstruments,accessoriesorothercomponentsofthe aircraftareinasatisfactorycondition. (2)Subsection(2)ofsection10oftheActshallapplytoanyaerodrometowhichparagraph(1)ofthis regulationapplies. 69.TradingwithinGovernmentaerodromes (1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,apersonshallnot,withinaGovernmentaerodrome, eitherpersonallyorbyhisservantoragent,orastheservantoragentofanotherperson (a) (b) (c) sell,fordeliverywithintheaerodrome,orsupplyanygoodsorservices;or carryon,orsolicitfor,anybusiness;or erect,displayordistribute,orcommunicatebysound,anyadvertisementorpublicnotice,

exceptinaccordancewithanauthoritygrantedunderregulation70oftheseRegulationsandtheterms andconditionsofthatauthority. (2)Paragraph(1)ofthisregulationshallnotapplytoorinrelationto (a)themakingorperformance,byanairtransportoperator,ofcontractsforthecarriageofpassengers orgoodsbyair,orforthecarriagebythatoperatorbetweentheaerodromeandanypremisesofthat operator,ofpassengersorgoodsthathavebeen,oraretobecarriedbythatoperatorbyair; (b)theadvertising,byanairtransportoperator,oftheaforesaidservicesorothertransportservicesor oftouristfacilitiesatoronanypremisesofthatoperator;

(c)thesaleorsupplytoanoperatorofaircraftofgoodsorservicesrequiredforthemaintenanceor operationofsuchaircraftorforuseorconsumptionaboardsuchaircraft; (d)thedoingofanyactorthinginsuchpartsofanyGovernmentaerodrome(notbeinganaerodrome whichisunderthecontroloftheMinister)asarenotmadeavailableforcivilaviationpurposes. 70.Authoritytotrade (1)TheMinistermay,bywritingunderhishand,granttoapersonanauthoritytodo,eitherpersonally orbyhisservantsoragentsorboth,anyactorthingwhichapartfromsuchauthoritywouldbe prohibitedbyregulation69oftheseRegulations. (2)Anauthorityunderthisregulation (a)maybeincludedin,orgrantedinrelationto,alease,subleaseorlicenceinrespectofparticularland withinanaerodrome;and (b)shallbegrantedforsuchperiod,onsuchtermsandconditionsandforsuchconsiderationasthe Ministerthinksfit. (3)Withoutprejudicetothegeneralityofparagraph(2)(b)ofthisregulationandsubjecttoparagraph (4)ofthisregulation,thetermsandconditionscontainedinanauthorityunderthisregulationmay include (a)suchtermsandconditionsrelatingtothedaysonwhichandthetimesduringwhichtheauthority maybeexercisedastheMinistermay,havingregardtothespecialneedsofthetravellingpublic,think fit;and (b)suchtermsandconditionsrelatingtotheinspectionofpremises,thekeepingandinspectionof booksandrecordsandtheinspectionandsamplingofgoodsastheMinisterdeemsnecessary. (4)Anauthorityunderthisregulationtosellorsupplyintoxicatingliquorshallnotabsolvetheholderof theauthorityfromcomplyingwithanylawsrelatingtothesaleofintoxicatingliquorwhichare applicableattheplacewheretheaerodromeissituated. 71.Aeronauticallightsandotherfacilities (1)ApersonshallnotestablishormaintainwithinNigeriaanyaeronauticallightorairrouteorairway facilityexceptwiththepermissionoftheMinisterandinaccordancewithanyconditionssubjectto whichthepermissionmaybegranted. (2)Apersonshallnotalterthecharacterofanyaeronauticallightorairrouteorairwayfacilitywithin NigeriaexceptwiththepermissionoftheMinisterandinaccordancewithanyconditionssubjectto whichthepermissionmaybegranted.

(3)Inthecaseofanaeronauticallight,beingabeacon,whichisormaybevisiblefromanywaterswithin anareaofalighthouseauthority,theMinistershallnotgivehispermissionforthepurposeofthis regulationexceptwiththeconsentofthatauthority. (4)Apersonshallnotwilfullyornegligentlyinjureorinterferewithanyaeronauticallightorairrouteor airwayfacilityestablishedandmaintainedby,orwiththepermissionof,theMinister. 72.Dangerouslights (1)ApersonshallnotinNigeriaexhibitatorintheneighbourhoodofanaerodromeorinthe neighbourhoodofanairrouteorairwayfacilityanylightwhichisliabletoendangerthesafetyof aircraft,whetherbyreasonofglareorbycausingconfusionwithorpreventingclearreceptionofany aeronauticallightorairrouteorairwayfacilityestablishedandmaintainedbyorwiththepermissionof theMinister. (2)IfanylightwhichappearstotheMinistertobesuchalightasaforesaidisexhibited,theMinister maycauseanoticetobeservedupontheowneroroccupieroftheplacewherethelightisexhibitedor uponthepersonhavingchargeofthelight,directingsuchowner,occupierorperson,withina reasonabletimetobespecifiedinthenotice,toextinguishortoscreeneffectuallythelightandto refrainfromexhibitinganysimilarlightinthefuture. (3)Anoticeunderthisregulationmaybeservedpersonallyormaybeservedbypostatthelastknown addressorthelastknownplaceofbusinessofthepersononwhomitisservedorattheaddressofthe placewherethelightisexhibited. (4)Ifanyowner,occupierorpersononwhomanoticeisservedunderthisregulationfails,withinthe timespecifiedinthenotice,toextinguishorscreeneffectuallythelightmentionedinthenotice,the Ministermay,withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofregulation77oftheseRegulations,authorisean officer,withsuchassistanceasherequires,toentertheplacewherethelightis,andextinguishor screenthelight,andmayrecovertheexpensesincurredinsodoingfromtheowner,occupierorperson onwhomthenoticehasbeenserved. (5)Inthecaseofalightwhichisormaybevisiblefromanywaterswithintheareaofalighthouse authority,thepowersoftheMinisterunderthisregulationshallnotbeexercisedexceptwiththe consentofthatauthority. PARTIX General

73.Prohibitedareas (1)TheMinistermaybyproclamationdeclareanyspecificallydefinedareainNigeriatobeaprohibited area.

(2)Exceptasmaybeprovidedintheproclamationwherebytheprohibitedareaisestablished,orinany subsequentproclamationissuedbytheMinister,noaircraftshallflyover,orlandin,anyprohibited area. 74.Powertopreventaircraftflying (1)IfitappearstotheMinisteroranauthorisedpersonthatanyaircraftisintendedorlikelytobeflown (a)insuchcircumstancesthatanyprovisionofregulations1,3,4,14,15,23or33oftheseRegulations wouldbecontravenedinrelationtotheflight;or (b)insuchcircumstancesthattheflightwouldbeincontraventionofanyotherprovisionofthese Regulationsoranyregulationsmadethereunderandbeacauseofdangertoanypersonorproperty whetherornotintheaircraft; (c)whileinaconditionunfitfortheflight,whetherornottheflightwouldotherwisebeincontravention ofanyprovisionoftheseRegulationsorofanyregulationsmadethereunder, theMinisterorthatauthorisedpersonmaydirecttheoperatororthecommanderoftheaircraftthathe isnottopermittheaircrafttomaketheparticularflightoranyotherflightofsuchdescriptionasmaybe specifiedinthedirection,untilthedirectionhasbeenrevokedbytheMinisterorbyanauthorised person,andtheMinisterorthatauthorisedpersonmaytakesuchstepsasarenecessarytodetainthe aircraft. (2)Forthepurposesofparagraph(1)ofthisregulation,theMinisteroranyauthorisedpersonmayenter uponandinspectanyaircraft. 75.Rightofaccesstoaerodromesandotherplaces (1)TheMinisterandanyauthorisedpersonshallhavetherightofaccessatallreasonabletimes (a)toanyaerodrome,forthepurposeofinspectingtheaerodrome;or (b)toanyaerodromeforthepurposeofinspectinganyaircraftontheaerodromeoranydocument whichhehaspowertodemandundertheseRegulations,orforthepurposeofdetaininganyaircraft undertheprovisionoftheseRegulations;and (c)toanyplacewhereanaircrafthaslanded,forthepurposeofinspectingtheaircraftoranydocument whichhehaspowertodemandundertheseRegulationsandforthepurposeofdetainingtheaircraft undertheprovisionsoftheseRegulations: Providedthat,subjecttoparagraph(2)ofthisregulation,accesstoaGovernmentaerodromeshallonly beobtainedwithpermissionofthepersoninchargeoftheaerodrome. (2)Withoutprejudicetoparagraph(1)ofthisregulation,theMinistermayissueaerodromepermits,in theformsetoutintheFourteenthScheduletotheseRegulations,tosuchpersonorpersonsashethinks

fit;andtheholderofsuchapermitshallatalltimeshavefreeandunrestrictedaccesstoanypartofany Governmentorlicensedaerodromeorofanybuildingerectedthereon: [FourteenthSchedule.]

Providedthatanaerodromepermitissuedunderthisparagraphshallnotentitletheholderthereofto enteranycustomsbondedwarehouse. 76.Obstructionofpersons Apersonshallnotwilfullyobstructorimpedeanypersonactingintheexerciseofhispowersorthe performanceofhisdutiesundertheseRegulations. 77.Enforcementofdirections AnypersonwhofailstocomplywithanydirectiongiventohimbytheMinisterorbyanyauthorised personunderanyprovisionoftheseRegulationsoranyregulationsmadethereunder,shallbedeemed forthepurposesoftheseRegulationstohavecontravenedthatprovision. 78.Fees (1)TheMinistermayprescribethefeestobepaidinrespectoftheissue,validation,renewal,extension orvariationofanycertificate,licenceorotherdocument(includingtheissueofacopythereof)orthe undergoingofanyexamination,test,inspectionorinvestigationorthegrantofanypermissionor approvalrequiredby,orforthepurposeoftheseRegulationsoranyregulationsmadethereunder,and mayalsoprescribetheconditionsofuse,includingthechargestobemadefortheuseofany Governmentaerodomebyaircraft(includingmilitaryaircraft). (2)TheMinistermayalsoprescribechargestobepaidinrespectofservicesprovidedatany Governmentaerodrome. 79.Penalties (1)IfanyprovisionoftheseRegulationsoranyotherregulationmadethereunderiscontravenedin relationtoanaircraft,theoperatorofthataircraftandthecommanderthereof,iftheoperatoror,as thecasemaybe,thecommander,isnotthepersonwhocontravenedthatprovisionshall(without prejudicetotheliabilityofanyotherpersonundertheseRegulationsforthatcontravention)bedeemed forthepurposesofthefollowingprovisionsofthisregulationtohavecontravenedthatprovisionunless heprovesthatthecontraventionoccurredwithouthisconsentorconnivanceandthatheexercisedall duediligencetopreventthecontravention. (2)Ifitisprovedthatanactoromissionofanypersonwhichwouldotherwisehavebeena contraventionbythatpersonofaprovisionoftheseRegulationsorofanyotherregulationmade thereunderwasduetoanycausenotavoidablebytheexerciseofreasonablecarebythatpersonthe actoromissionshallbedeemednottobeacontraventionbythatpersonofthatprovision.

(3)WhereapersonischargedwithcontraveningaprovisionoftheseRegulationsorofanyregulations madethereunderbyreasonofhavingbeenamemberoftheflightcrewofanaircraftonaflightforthe purposeofpublictransportoraerialwork,theflightshallbetreated(withoutprejudicetotheliabilityof anyotherpersonundertheseRegulations)asnothavingbeenforthatpurposeifheprovesthathe neitherknewnorhadreasontoknowthattheflightwasforthatpurpose. (4)IfanypersoncontravenesanyprovisionoftheseRegulations,orofanyotherregulationsmade thereunder,notbeingaprovisionreferredtoinparagraph(5)or(6)ofthisregulation,heshallbeliable onconvictiontoafinenotexceedingtwentynaira;orinthecaseofasecondorsubsequentconviction forthelikeoffencetoafinenotexceedingfortynaira. (5)IfanypersoncontravenesanyprovisionspecifiedinPartAoftheFifteenthScheduleofthese Regulations,heshallbeliableonconvictiontoafinenotexceedingonehundrednaira;orinthecaseof asecondorsubsequentconvictionforthelikeoffence,toafineoftwohundrednaira,orto imprisonmentforatermnotexceedingthreemonthsortobothsuchfineandimprisonment. [PartA.FifteenthSchedule.]

(6)IfanypersoncontravenesanyprovisionspecifiedinPartBoftheFifteenthSchedule,heshallbe liableonconvictiontoafinenotexceedingfourhundrednairaortoimprisonmentforatermofsix monthsortobothsuchfineandimprisonment. [PartB.FifteenthSchedule.]

80.ExtraterritorialeffectoftheRegulations Exceptwherethecontextotherwiserequires,theprovisionsoftheseRegulations (a)insofarastheyapply(whetherbyexpressreferenceorotherwise)toaircraftregisteredinNigeria, shallapplytosuchaircraftwherevertheymaybe; (b)insofarastheyapplyasaforesaidtootheraircraft,shallapplytosuchaircraftwhentheyarewithin Nigeria; (c)insofarastheyprohibit,requireorregulate(whetherbyexpressreferenceorotherwise)thedoing ofanythingbypersonsin,orbyanyofthecrewofanyaircraftregisteredinNigeria,shallapplytosuch personsandcrew,wherevertheymaybe;and (d)insofarastheyprohibit,requireorregulateasaforesaidthedoingofanythinginrelationtoany aircraftregisteredinNigeriabyotherpersons,shall,wheresuchpersonsareNigeriancitizens,applyto themwherevertheymaybe. 81.PowertomakeRegulations TheMinistermaymakeregulationsforprescribinganythingwhich,undertheprovisionsofthese Regulationsistobeprescribed.

82.ApplicationofRegulations (1)Subjecttothefollowingprovisionsofthisregulation,theprovisionoftheseRegulationsshallapplyto orinrelationtoaircraftbelongingtoorexclusivelyemployedintheserviceoftheFederalorState Governments,notbeingmilitaryaircraft,astheyapplytoorinrelationtootheraircraftwhichare registeredinNigeriaorarecapableofbeingsoregisteredandforthepurposesofsuchapplication,the authorityforthetimebeingresponsibleonbehalfofsuchGovernmentforthemanagementofthe aircraft,shallbedeemedtobetheoperatoroftheaircraft: Providedthatnothinginthisregulationshallrenderliabletoanypenalty,anyDepartmentorother authorityresponsibleonbehalfofanysuchGovernmentforthemanagementofanyaircraft. (2)Saveasotherwiseprovidedbyparagraph(3)ofthisregulation,andbyregulations65,68and78of theseRegulations,nothingintheseRegulationsshallapplytoorinrelationtoanymilitaryaircraft. (3)Whereamilitaryaircraftisflownbyacivilianpilotandisnotcommandedbyapersonwhoisacting inthecourseofhisdutyasamemberofanyofthenaval,militaryorairforces,thefollowingprovisions oftheseRegulationsshallapplyontheoccasionofthatflight,thatistosayregulations37,38,39,57 and73andinaddition,regulation56(sofarasapplicable)shallapply. 83.Exemption TheMinistermayexemptfromanyoftheprovisionsoftheseRegulationsoranyotherregulationmade thereunderanyaircraftorpersonsorclassesortypesofaircraftorpersons,eitherabsolutelyorsubject tosuchconditionsashethinksfit. 84.Interpretation (1)IntheseRegulations,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires "Act"meanstheCivilAviationAct; [Cap.C13.]

"aerialwork"meansanypurpose(otherthanpublictransport)forwhichanaircraftisflownifhireor rewardisgivenorpromisedinrespectoftheflightorthepurposeoftheflight; "aerialworkaircraft"meansanaircraft(otherthanapublictransportaircraft)flying,orintendedbythe operatortofly,forthepurposeofaerialwork; "aerialworkundertaking"meansanundertakingwhosebusinessincludestheperformanceofaerial work; "aerobaticmanoeuvres"includesloops,spins,rolls,bunts,stallturns,invertedflyingandanyother similarmanoeuvre;

"aerodrome"meansanyareaoflandorwaterdesigned,equipped,setapartorcommonlyusedfor affordingfacilitiesforthetakeoffandlandingofaircraft(notbeinganareatheuseofwhichforthose purposeshasbeenabandoned); "airroute"meansadefinedairspacedesignatedbytheMinisterandnotifiedasanairroute; "airroutefacilities"meansfacilities(includingvisualandnonvisualnavigationaids,visualandnon visualaidstoapproachandlandingataerodromes,communicationsservices,meteorologicalservices andairtrafficcontrolservices)providedtopromotesafenavigationofaircraftwithintheairspaceofan airroute; "airway"meansadefinedairspacedesignatedbytheMinister,andnotifiedasanairway; "airwayfacilities"meansfacilities(includingvisualandnonvisualnavigationaids,visualandnonvisual aidstoapproachandlandingataerodromes,communicationsservices,meteorologicalservicesandair trafficcontrolservices)providedtopromotesafenavigationofaircraftwithintheairspaceofanairway; "aeronauticallight"meansanylightestablishedforthepurposeofaidingairnavigation; "aeronauticalradiostation"meansaradiostationonthesurface,whichtransmitsorreceivessignals forthepurposeofassistingaircraft; "airtrafficcontrolunit"meansapersonappointedbytheMinisterorbyanyotherpersonmaintaining anaerodrometogiveinstructionsoradviceorbothbymeansofradiosignalstoaircraftintheinterests ofsafetyand"airtrafficcontrolservice"shallbeconstruedaccordingly; "airtransportundertaking"meansanundertakingwhosebusinessincludesthecarriagebyairof passengersorcargoforhireorreward; "appropriateaeronauticalradiostation"means,inrelationtoanaircraft,anaeronauticalradiostation servingtheareainwhichtheaircraftisforthetimebeing; "appropriateairtrafficcontrolunit"means,inrelationtoanaircraft,theairtrafficcontrolunitserving theareainwhichtheaircraftisforthetimebeing; "authorisedperson",forthepurposesofanyprovisionoftheseRegulations,meansanyperson authorisedbytheMinister,eithergenerallyorinrelationtoaparticularcaseorclassofcases,and referencestoanauthorisedpersonincludereferencestotheholderforthetimebeingofanyoffice designatedbytheMinister; "cargo"includesmailandanimals; "certificateofairworthiness"includesanyvalidationthereofandanyflightmanualorperformance schedulerelatingtothecertificateofairworthiness; "certificateofmaintenance"and"certificateofcompliance"havethemeaningsrespectivelyassigned tothembyparagraph(1)ofregulation6andparagraph(3)ofregulation7oftheseRegulations;

"ChicagoConvention"meanstheConventiononInternationalCivilAviationconcludedatChicagoon7 December1944,asamended,fromtimetotime; "class",inrelationtoaircraft,meansclassinaccordancewiththetableofgeneralclassificationof aircraftcontainedintheFirstScheduletotheseRegulations; "commander",inrelationtoanaircraft,meansthememberoftheflightcrewdesignatedas commanderofthataircraftbytheoperatorthereof,orfailingsuchaperson,thepersonwhoisforthe timebeingthepilotincommandoftheaircraft; "competentauthority"means,inrelationtoNigeria,theMinisterandinrelationtoanyothercountry, theauthorityresponsibleunderthelawofthatcountryforpromotingthesafetyofcivilaviation; "congestedarea"inrelationtoacity,townorsettlement,meansanyareawhichissubstantiallyused forresidential,industrial,commercialorrecreationalpurposes; "ContractingState"meansanystate(includingNigeria)whichisapartytotheChicagoConvention; "controlledairspace"meanscontrolareasandcontrolzones; "controlarea"meansairspacewhichhasbeennotifiedassuch,andwhichextendsupwardsfroma notifiedaltitude; "controlzone"meansairspacewhichhasbeennotifiedassuchandwhichextendsupwardsfromthe surface; "copilot",inrelationtoanaircraft,meansapilotwhoinperforminghisdutiesassuchissubjecttothe directionofanotherpilotcarriedintheaircraft; "crew"hasthemeaningassignedtoitbyparagraph(3)ofthisregulation; "flight"and"tofly"havethemeaningsrespectivelyassignedtothembyparagraph(2)ofthis regulation; "flightcrew",inrelationtoanaircraft,meansthosemembersofthecrewoftheaircraftwho respectivelyundertaketoactaspilot,flightnavigator,flightengineerandflightradiooperatorofthe aircraft; "Governmentaerodrome"meansanyaerodromeinNigeriawhichisunderthecontroloftheMinister orisintheoccupationofanyGovernmentDepartment; "InstrumentFlightRules"meansInstrumentFlightRulesprescribedunderregulation56ofthese Regulations; "toland",inrelationtoaircraft,includesalightingonthewater;

"licence"includesanycertificateofcompetencyorcertificateofvalidityissuedwiththelicenceor requiredtobeheldinconnectionwiththelicencebythelawofthecountryinwhichthelicenceis granted; "licensedaerodrome"meansanaerodromelicensedundertheseRegulations; "lifejacket"includesanydevicedesignedtosupportapersonindividuallyinoronthewater; "lighthouseauthority"meansanyauthorityinNigeriainwhichthecareandmanagementoflighthouses isbylawvested; "maximumtotalweightauthorised"inrelationtoanaircraftmeansthemaximumtotalweightofthe aircraftanditscontentsatwhichtheaircraftmaytakeoffinaccordancewiththecertificateof airworthinessinforceinrespectoftheaircraft; "militaryaircraft"includesthenaval,militaryorairforceaircraftofanycountryand (a)anyaircraftbeingconstructedforthenaval,militaryorairforcesofanycountryunderacontract enteredintobytheMinister; (b)anyaircraftinrespectofwhichthereisinforce,acertificateissuedbytheMinistertotheeffectthat suchaircraftisamilitaryaircraft; "Minister"meanstheMinisterresponsibleformattersrelatingtocivilaviation; "nauticalmile"meansadistanceof6,080feet; "night"meansthetimebetweensunsetandsunrise,sunsetandsunrisebeingdeterminedatsurface level; "notified"meansshowninanyofthefollowingpublicationsissuedinNigeriawhetherbeforeorafter thecomingintooperationoftheseRegulations,thatistosay,"Notams"(NoticestoAirmen), "InformationCirculars",orsuchotherofficialpublicationsoissuedforthepurposeofenablinganyof theprovisionsoftheseRegulationstobecompliedwith; "operator"hasthemeaningassignedtoitbyparagraph(4)ofthisregulation; "pilotincommand",inrelationtoanaircraft,meansapersonwho,forthetimebeing,isinchargeof thepilotingoftheaircraftwithoutbeingunderthedirectionofanyotherpilotintheaircraft; "prescribed"meansprescribedbyregulationsmadebytheMinisterundertheseRegulations,andthe expression"prescribe"shallbeconstruedaccordingly; "prototypeaircraft"meansanaircraftinrespectofwhichanapplicationhasbeenmadeforacertificate ofairworthinessandthedesignofwhichhasnotpreviouslybeeninvestigatedinconnectionwithany suchapplication;

"prototype(modified)aircraft"meansanaircraftinrespectofwhichanapplicationhasbeenmadefor acertificateofairworthinessandthedesignofwhich,inpart,hasnotpreviouslybeeninvestigatedin connectionwithanysuchapplication; "publictransport"hasthemeaningassignedtoitbyparagraph(5)ofthisregulation; "publictransportaircraft"meansanaircraftflying,orintendedbytheoperatoroftheaircrafttofly,for thepurposeofpublictransport; "replacement",inrelationtoanypartofanaircraft,oritsequipment,includestheremovaland replacementofthatpartwhetherornotbythesamepart,andwhetherornotanyworkisdoneonit, butdoesnotincludetheremovalandreplacementofapartwhichisdesignedtoberemovablesolely forthepurposeofenablinganotherparttobeinspected,repaired,removedorreplacedorcargotobe loaded; "RulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControl"hasthemeaningassignedtoitbyparagraph(1)ofregulation 56oftheseRegulations; "scheduledjourney"meansoneofaseriesofjourneyswhichareundertakenbetweenthesametwo placesandwhichtogetheramounttoasystematicservice; "seaplane"shallbeconstruedasincludingaflyingboatandanyotheraircraftdesignedtomanoeuvre onthewater; "Stateaircraft"meansmilitaryaircraftandaircraftusedincustomsandpoliceservices; "type",inrelationtoaircraftorengines,meansanydesignwhichintheopinionoftheMinister constitutesatype; "VisualFlightRules"meansVisualFlightRulesprescribedunderregulation56oftheseRegulations. (2)Anaircraftshallbedeemedtobeinflight (a)inthecaseofapilotedflyingmachine,fromthemomentwhenaftertheembarkationofits crewforthepurposeoftakingoff,itfirstmovesunderitsownpower,untilthemomentwhenit nextcomestorestafterlanding; (b)inthecaseofapilotlessflyingmachine,oraglider,fromthemomentwhenitfirstmovesfor thepurposeoftakingoffuntilthemomentwhenitnextcomestorestafterlanding; (c)inthecaseofanairshiporfreeballoon,fromthemomentwhenitfirstbecomesdetached fromthesurfaceuntilthemomentwhenitnextbecomesattachedtheretoorcomestorest thereon, andtheexpressions"aflight"and"tofly"shallbeconstruedaccordingly.

(3)Everypersonemployedorengagedinanaircraftinflightonthebusinessoftheaircraftshallbe deemedtobeamemberofthecrewthereof. (4)ReferencesintheseRegulationstotheoperatorofanaircraftare,forthepurposeoftheapplication ofanyprovisionoftheseRegulationsinrelationtoanyparticularaircraft,referencestothepersonwho attherelevanttimehasthemanagementofthataircraft: ProvidedthatforthepurposesoftheapplicationofanyprovisioninPartIIoftheseRegulations,when byvirtueofanycharterorotheragreementforthehireorloanofanaircraftapersonotherthananair transportundertakingoranaerialworkundertakinghasthemanagementofthataircraftforaperiod notexceedingfourteendays,theforegoingprovisionsofthisparagraphshallhaveeffectasifthat agreementhasnotbeenenteredinto. (5)(a)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisparagraph,anaircraftinflightshallforthepurposeofthese Regulationsbedeemedtoflyforthepurposeofpublictransport (i)ifhireorrewardisgivenorpromisedforthecarriageofpassengersorcargointheaircrafton thatflight;or (ii)ifanypassengersorcargoarecarriedgratuitouslyintheaircraftonthatflightbyanair transportundertaking,notbeingpersonsintheemploymentoftheundertaking(includinginthe caseofabodycorporate,itsdirectors),personauthorisedbytheMinistertowitnessthe trainingortestsreferredtoinparagraph(4)ofregulation15oftheseRegulations,orthe trainingpracticeortestsreferredtoinparagraph(2)ofregulation22oftheseRegulations,or cargointendedtobeusedbyanysuchpassengersasaforesaidorbytheundertaking;or (iii)forthepurposeofPartIIoftheseRegulations,ifhireorrewardisgivenorpromisedforthe righttoflytheaircraftonthatflightotherwisethanunderahirepurchaseagreementandthe expressionpublictransportofpassengersshallbeconstruedaccordingly: Providedthatnotwithstandingthatanaircraftmaybeflyingforthepurposeofpublictransportby reasonofsubparagraph(a)(iii)ofthisparagraph,itshallnotbedeemedtobeflyingforthepurposeof publictransportofpassengersunlesshireorrewardisgivenforthecarriageofthosepassengers. (b)Whereunderatransactioneffectedbyoronbehalfofamemberofanunincorporatedassociationof personsontheonehandandtheassociationofpersonsoranymemberthereofontheotherhand,a personiscarriedin,orisgiventherighttofly,anaircraftinsuchcircumstancesthathireorreward wouldbedeemedtobegivenorpromisedifthetransactionwereeffectedotherwisethanasaforesaid, hireorrewardshallforthepurposesoftheseRegulations,bedeemedtobegiven. (6)Theexpressionsappearinginthe"GeneralClassificationsofAircraft"setforthinPartAoftheFirst ScheduletotheseRegulations,shallhavethemeaningsherebyassignedtothem. [PartA.]

(7)ApowertomakeregulationsundertheseRegulationsshallincludethepowertomakedifferent provisionswithrespecttodifferentclassesortypesofaircraft,aerodromes,personsorpropertyand withrespecttodifferentcircumstancesandwithrespecttodifferentpartsofNigeria. (8)(a)AnypowerconferredbytheseRegulationstoissue,make,serveorgrantanyinstrument,shallbe construedasincludingapowerexercisableinthelikemannerandsubjecttothelikeconditions,ifany, tovary,revoke,cancelorotherwiseterminatetheinstrument; (b)Inthisparagraph,"instrument"includesanyregulation,direction,instruction,ruleorother requirement,anynoticeandanycertificate,licence,approval,permission,exemption,logbook,record orotherdocument. (9)TheInterpretationActshallapplyforthepurposeofinterpretationoftheseRegulations. [Cap.123.]

85.Saving Subjecttotheprovisionsofregulations65and67oftheseRegulations,nothingintheseRegulationsor anyregulationsmadethereundershallconferanyrighttolandinanyplaceasagainsttheownerofthe landorotherpersonsinterestedtherein. 86.Smallaircraft TheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,otherthanregulations38and58thereof,shallnotapplyto (a)anyballoonwhichatanystageofitsflightisnotmorethansixfeetinanylineardimensionincluding anybasketorotherequipmentattachedtotheballoon; (b)anykiteweighingnotmorethan4lb.; (c)anyotheraircraftweighingnotmorethan11lb.withoutitsfuel. 87.Shorttitle TheseRegulationsmaybecitedastheCivilAviation(AirNavigation)Regulations. ______________________________________ FIRSTSCHEDULE PARTA

[Regulation2(6),19(1)and84(8).] Tableofgeneralclassificationofaircraft

Col.1

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Col.3

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Nonmechanicallydriven FreeBalloon Lighterthanairaircraft Mechanicallydriven CaptiveBallon NonMechanicallydrivenAirship Mechanicallydriven (flyingmachines) Glider Kite Aeroplane (Landplane) Aeroplane Aeroplane (Seaplane) Aeroplane (Seaplane) Gyroplane Helicopter

Aircraft Heavierthanairaircraft

PARTB [Regulation3(2).]

NationalityandregistrationmarksofaircraftregisteredinNigeria

1.Thenationalitymarkoftheaircraftshallbethefigure5andthecapitalletterNinRomancharacter, andtheregistrationmarkoftheaircraftshallbeagroupofthreecapitallettersinRomancharacters assignedbytheMinisterontheregistrationoftheaircraft.Thelettersshallbewithoutornamentation andahyphenshallbeplacedbetweenthenationalitymarkandtheregistrationmark. 2.Thenationalityandregistrationmarksshallbepaintedontheaircraftorshallbeaffixedtheretoby anyothermeansensuringasimilardegreeofpermanenceinthefollowingmanner 1.Positionofmarks. (a)Flyingmachinesandgliders (i)Wings:Exceptonaircrafthavingnofixedwingsurface,themarksshallappearonce ontheuppersurfaceofthewingstructure.Theyshallbeontherighthalfoftheupper surfaceandonthelefthalfofthelowersurfaceofthewingstructureunlesstheyextend acrossthewholeofboththeupperandlowersurfacesofthewingstructure.Sofarasis

possiblethemarksshallbelocatedequidistantfromtheleadingandtrailingedgesof thewings.Thetopsofthelettersshallbetowardstheleadingedgeofthewing. (ii)Fuselage(orequivalentstructure)orverticaltailsurface:Themarksshallalsobe eitheroneachsideofthefuselage(orequivalentstructure)betweenthewingsandthe tailsurfaces,or,ontheupperhalvesoftheverticaltailsurfaces.Whenonasingle verticaltailsurfacetheyshallbeonbothsidesofthetail.Whenthereismorethanone verticaltailsurface,themarksshallappearontheoutboardsidesoftheoutertails. (b)Airshipsandballoons (i)Airships:Themarksshallbeoneachsideoftheairshipandalsoontheuppersurfaceonthe lineofsymmetry.Theyshallbeplacedlengthwisenearthemaximumcrosssectionofthe airship. (ii)Sphericalballoons:Themarksshallbeintwoplacesdiametricallyopposite.Theyshallbe placednearthemaximumhorizontalcircumferenceoftheballoon. (iii)Nonsphericalballoons:Themarksshallbeoneachside.Theyshallbeplacednearthe maximumcrosssectionoftheballoonimmediatelyaboveeithertheriggingbandorthepoints ofattachmentofthebasketsuspensioncables. (iv)Inthecaseofallairshipsandballoons,thesidemarksshallbesoplacedastobevisibleboth fromthesidesandfromtheground. II.Sizeofmarks. (a)Flyingmachinesandgliders (i)Wings:Thelettersconstitutingeachgroupofmarksshallbeofequalheight.Theheightofthe lettersshallbeatleasttwentyinches. (ii)Fuselage(orequivalentstructure)orverticaltailsurfaces:Themarksonthefuselage(or equivalentstructure)shallnotinterferewiththevisibleoutlinesofthefuselage(orequivalent structure).Themarksontheverticaltailsurfacesshallbesuchastoleaveamarginofatleast twoinchesalongeachsideoftheverticaltailsurface.Thelettersconstitutingeachgroupof marksshallbeofequalheight.Theheightofthemarksshallbeatleastsixinches. (b)Airshipsandballoons Thelettersconstitutingeachgroupofmarksshallbeofequalheight.Theheightofthelettersshallbeat least30inches. IIIWidthandspacingofmarks. (a)Thewidthofeachletter(excepttheletterI)andthelengthofthehyphenbetweenthe nationalitymarkandregistrationmarkshallbetwothirdsoftheheightofaletter.

 (b)Thelettersandhyphenshallbeformedbysolidlinesandshallbeofacolourclearly contrastingwiththebackgroundonwhichtheyappear.Thethicknessofthelinesshallbeonesixthof theheightofaletter. (c)Eachlettershallbeseparatedfromtheletterwhichimmediateprecedesorfollowsbya spaceequaltohalfthewidthofaletter.Ahyphenshallberegardedasaletterforthispurpose. 3.Thenationalityandregistrationmarksshallbedisplayedtothebestadvantage,takinginto considerationtheconstructionalfeaturesoftheaircraft,andshallalwaysbekeptcleanandvisible. 4.InadditiontotheforegoingrequirementsofthisSchedule,thenationalityandregistrationmarksshall alsobeinscribed,togetherwiththenameandaddressoftheregisteredowneroftheaircraft,ona fireproofmetalplateaffixedinaprominentpositiontothefuselageorcarorbasketasthecasemaybe, andnearthemainentrancetotheaircraft. _______________________________ SECONDSCHEDULE

[Regulations1(1),(2)(b)(ii),4(1)(d),31(5)(c)and55(5).] AANDBCONDITIONS

TheAconditionsortheBconditionsreferredtoinregulations1(1),4,31(5)and55(5)ofthese Regulationsareasfollows ACONDITIONS (1)Theaircraftshallbeeitheranaircraftinrespectofwhichacertificateofairworthinessorvalidation haspreviouslybeeninforceundertheprovisionsoftheseRegulations,oranaircraftidenticalindesign withanaircraftinrespectofwhichsuchacertificateisorhasbeeninforce. (2)Theaircraftshallflyonlyforthepurposeofenablingitto (a)qualifyfortheissueorrenewalofacertificateofairworthinessorofthevalidationthereoforthe approvalofamodificationoftheaircraft,afteranapplicationhasbeenmadeforsuchissue,renewal validationorapproval,asthecasemaybe;or (b)proceedtoorfromaplaceatwhichanyinspection,testorweighingoftheaircraftistotakeplacefor apurposereferredtoinsubparagraph(a)ofthisSchedule. (3)Theaircraftanditsenginesshallbecertifiedasfitforflightbytheholderofalicenceasanaircraft maintenanceengineerentitledinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheFourthScheduletothese Regulationssotocertify,orbyapersonapprovedbytheMinisterforthepurposeofissuingcertificates underthiscondition.

(4)Theaircraftshallcarrytheminimumflightcrewspecifiedinanycertificateofairworthinessor validationwhichhaspreviouslybeeninforceundertheseRegulationsinrespectoftheaircraft,orisor hasbeenpreviouslyinforceinrespectofanyotheraircraftofidenticaldesign. (5)Theaircraftshallnotcarryanypassengersofcargoexceptpassengersperformingdutiesinthe aircraftinconnectionwiththeflight. (6)Theaircraftshallnotflyoveranycongestedareaofacity,townorsettlementexcepttotheextent thatitisnecessarytodosoinordertotakeofffromorlandataGovernmentaerodromeoralicensed aerodromeinaccordancewithnormalaviationpractice. (7)Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofparagraph(2)ofregulation14oftheseRegulations,the aircraftshallcarrysuchflightcrewasmaybenecessarytoensurethesafetyoftheaircraft. BCONDITIONS (1)TheflightshallbemadeunderthesupervisionofapersonapprovedbytheMinisterforthepurposes oftheseConditions,andsubjecttoanyadditionalconditionswhichmaybespecifiedinsuchapproval. (2)IfitisnotregisteredinNigeriaorunderthelawofanycountryreferredtoinregulation1ofthese Regulations,theaircraftshallbemarkedinamannerapprovedbytheMinisterforthepurposesofthese Conditions,andtheprovisionsofregulations10,11,15,26,29,51and52oftheseRegulationsshallbe compliedwithinrelationtotheaircraftasifitwasregisteredinNigeriasofarassuchprovisionsare applicabletotheaircraftinthecircumstances. (3)Theaircraftshallflyonlyforthepurposeof (a) or (b) experimentingwithortestingtheaircraft(includinginparticularitsengines)anditsequipment;

enablingtheaircrafttoqualifyfortheissueorvalidationofacertificateofairworthinessorthe approvalofamodificationoftheaircraft;or proceedingtoorfromaplaceatwhichanyexperiment,test,inspectionorweighingofthe aircraftistotakeplaceforapurposereferredtoinsubparagraph(a)or(b).

(c)

(4)Theaircraftshallcarrysuchflightcrewasmaybenecessarytoensurethesafetyoftheaircraft. (5)Theaircraftshallnotcarryanypassengersperformingdutiesintheaircraftinconnectionwiththe flight. (6)Theaircraftshallnotflyoveranycongestedareaofacity,town,orsettlementexcepttotheextent thatitisnecessarytodosoinordertotakeofffromorlandataGovernmentaerodrome,alicensed aerodromeorinaccordancewithnormalaviationpractice,orataplaceapprovedbytheMinisterunder condition(1). _______________________________

THIRDSCHEDULE

1.CategoriesofAircraft TransportCategory(Passenger). TransportCategory(Cargo). AerialWorkCategory. PrivateCategory. SpecialCategory. 2.Thepurposesforwhichtheaircraftmayflyareasfollows TransportCategory(Passenger),anypurpose. TransportCategory(Cargo),anypurpose,otherthanthepublictransportofpassengers. AerialWorkCategory:Aerialworkonly. PrivateCategory:Anypurposeotherthanpublictransportoraerialwork. SpecialCategory:Anyotherpurposespecifiedinthecertificateofairworthinessbutnotincludingthe carriageofpassengersunlessexpresslypermitted. ______________________________ FOURTHSCHEDULE

MaintenanceEngineers:privilegesoflicences

Anaircraftmaintenanceengineermay,subjecttotheconditionsofhislicence,issuecertificatesas follows AircraftMaintenanceEngineersCategoryA(Aircraft)Inrelationtoaircraft(notincludingengines) (a)certificatesofmaintenanceinaccordancewiththemaintenanceschedulesapprovedunderthese Regulations; (b)certificatesofcomplianceinrespectofinspections,repairs,replacementsandmodificationsso approved; (c)certificatesoffitnessofaircraftforflightunderthe"AConditions". AircraftmaintenanceengineersCategoryB(Aircraft)Inrelationtoaircraft(notincludingengines) Certificatesofcomplianceinrespectofinspections,overhauls,repairs,replacementsandmodifications approvedundertheseRegulations. AircraftmaintenanceengineersCategoryC(Engines)Inrelationtoengines (a)certificatesofmaintenanceinaccordancewiththemaintenanceschedulesapprovedunder theseRegulations;

(b)certificatesofcomplianceinrespectofinspections,repairs,replacementsandmodifications soapproved; (c)certificatesoffitnessofaircraftenginesforflightunderthe"AConditions".

AircraftmaintenanceengineersCategoryD(Engines)Inrelationtoengines Certificatesofcomplianceinrespectofinspections,overhauls,repairs,replacementandmodifications approvedundertheseRegulations. Aircraftmaintenanceengineers CategoryX(Compasses); CategoryX(Instruments); CategoryX(Electrical); CategoryX(AutomaticPilots). Inrelationrespectivelytocompasses,instruments,electricalequipmentorautomaticpilots (a)certificatesofmaintenanceinaccordancewiththemaintenanceschedulesapprovedunderthese Regulations; (b)certificatesofcomplianceinrespectofinspections,repairs,replacementsandmodificationsso approved. AircraftradiomaintenanceengineersCategoryA(Radio)Inrelationtoaircraftradiostations (a)certificatesofmaintenanceinaccordancewiththemaintenanceschedulesapprovedunderthese Regulations; (b)certificatesofcomplianceinrespectofinspections,repairs,replacementsandmodificationsso approved. AircraftradiomaintenanceengineersCategoryB(Radio)Certificatesofcomplianceinrespectof inspections,overhauls,repairs,replacementsandmodificationsofanyaircraftradioapparatus approvedundertheseRegulations. ______________________________ FIFTHSCHEDULE Aircraftequipment

1.EveryaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallbeprovided,whenflyinginthecircumstancesspecifiedinthe firstcolumnoftheTablesetforthinparagraph(4)ofthisSchedule,withadequateequipmentandfor

thepurposeofthisparagraph,theexpression,"adequateequipment"shallmeanthescalesof equipment,respectively,indicatedinthatTable: Providedthat,iftheaircraftisflyinginacombinationofsuchcircumstancesthescalesofequipment shallnotonthataccountberequiredtobeduplicated. 2.Theequipmentcarriedinanaircraftasbeingnecessaryfortheairworthinessoftheaircraftshallbe takenintoaccountindeterminingwhetherthisScheduleiscompliedwithinrespectofthataircraft. 3.ThefollowingitemsofequipmentshallnotberequiredtobeofatypeapprovedbytheMinister: (i)TheequipmentreferredtoinScaleA(ii); (ii)Firstaidequipmentandhandbook,referredtoinScaleB; (iii)Timepieces,referredtoinScaleF; (iv)Torches,referredtoinScaleG,HandJ; (v)Whistles,referredtoinScaleH; (vi)Seaanchors,referredtoinScalesIandJ; (vii)Rocketsignals,referredtoinScaleI; (viii)Equipmentformooring,anchoringormanoeuvringaircraftonthewater,referredtoin ScaleI; (ix)PaddlesreferredtoinScaleJ; (x)Foodandwater,referredtoinScaleJ.

TABLE

Aircraft and Circumstances of Flight A

(I) Flying machines flying for purposes other than public transport B

Scale of Equipment Required C

Extras

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

(b) when flying under Instrument Flight Rules(i) outside controlled airspace ............................... (ii) within controlled airspace ................................

D
E F E (iv) duplicateed

A A A

(c)

when carrying out aerobatic manoeuvres ..................

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

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

A
(i) in the case of flying machines of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 2.500 lb ............................................................ (ii) in the case of flying machines of which the maximum total weight authorised does not exceeds 2,500 lb ..................................................

(a) when flying under Instrument Flight RulesE (iv) duplicate=d

Aircraft and Circumstances of Flight

A

Scale of Equipment Required B B

C

D D

F F (i)

Extras

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

A
(b) within controlled airspace .......................... (b) when flying at night-

only E (i) duplicated E (i) duplicated

A (i) in the case of flying machines of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 2,500.00 lb ....................................................... (ii) in the case of flying machines of which the maximum total weight authorised does not exceed 2,500 lb ....................................................

F F (i) only F (i)

(c)

when flying over water beyond gliding distance from

land ..........................................................................

only

(d) when flying over water at such a distance from the

nearest land that, while flying in still air at the speed specified in the relevant certificate of airworthiness as the speed for compliance with regulations governing flights over water. it would be unable to reach the nearest land in the following times-

TABLE continued

Aircraft and Circumstances of Flight

A (i) in the case of an aeroplane classified in its certificate of airworthiness as being of performance group A.C or X - 90 minutes ................... (ii) in the case of an aeroplane having no performance group classification in the certificate of airworthiness and of such a weight and performance that 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 - 90 minutes .................... (iii) in the case of all other flying machines - 30 minutes .............................................................

Scale of Equipment Required

Extras

F (i) only

(e)
(f)

on all flights which involve manoeuvres on water. A when flying at a height of 10,000 feet or more above mean sea level ......................................................... on flights when the weather reports or forecasts available at the aerodrome at the time of departure indicate that conditions favouring ice formation are likely to be met ................................................ A

B B

D D

F (i) only F (i)

J
K

(g)

F (i) only

Aircraft and Circumstances of Flight

A

Scale of Equipment Required B B C

D D

F F (i) only

M M

Extras

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

A

(i)

on all flights on which the aircraft carries a flight crew of more than one person ................................. N on all flights by(i) flying machines powered by turbine jet engines, and of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 25,000 Ibs .......................... (ii) flying machines powered by propeller turbine engines, and of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 100,000 Ibs ............ (iii) flying machines powered by propeller turbine engines and first registered, whether in Nigeria or elsewhere, on or after 1 January, 1962, of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 50.000 Ibs ...............................................

(j)

Aircraft and Circumstances of Flight

A (iv) any other flying machine, if the Minister so directs in a particular case, with the exception of any flight on which the radar set specified in scale 0 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 that cumulonimbus clouds or other potentially hazardous weather conditions which can be detected on 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 ................
(k)

Scale of Equipment Required B C D

E F G

Extras

0 A

on all other flights .....................................................

F (i) only

(3) Gliders flying for purposes other than public transport or aerial work. when flying by night ................................................. (a)

A (ii) only

Aircraft and Circumstances of Flight

A (4) Gliders flying for the purpose of public transport or aerial work ................................................................................. B C

Scale of Equipment Required

Extras

(a)
(b)

when outside controlled airspace under Instrument Flight Rules ............................................................. when flying by night ................................................ A B B B C A B

F (i)

D D D D

only F (i) only F (i) only F (i) only G M

(c) (d)

when carrying out aerobatic manoeuvres ................ on all other flights ...................................................

A A

(5)TheScalesofequipmentindicatedintheforegoingTableshallbeasfollows ScaleA (i)Sparefusesforallelectricalcircuits,thefusesofwhichcanbereplacedinflight,consistingof tenpercentofthenumberofeachratingorthreeofeachrating,whicheveristhegreater. (ii)Maps,charts,codesandotherdocumentsandnavigationalequipmentnecessary,inaddition toanyotherequipmentrequiredunderthisregulation,fortheintendedflightoftheaircraft, includinganydiversionwhichmayreasonablybeexpected. (iii)SubjecttoScaleB(iii),asafetybeltorsafetyharnessforeveryseatinuse. ScaleB (i)Firstaidequipmentofgoodquality,sufficientinquantity,havingregardtothenumberof personsonboardtheaircraft,andincludingthefollowing Rollerbandages,triangularbandages,absorbentgauze,adhesiveplaster,whiteabsorbentlint, cottonwool(orwounddressingsinplaceofthelintandcottonwool),bumdressingssafetypins; Haemostaticbandagesortourniquet,scissors;Antiseptic,analgesicandstimulantdrugs;

Ahandbookonfirstaid. (ii)Inthecaseofaflyingmachineusedforthepublictransportofpassengersinwhich,whilethe flyingmachineisatrestontheground,thesillofanyexternaldoorintendedforthe disembarkationofpassengers,whethernormallyorinanemergency (a)ismorethansixfeetfromthegroundwhentheundercarriageofthemachineisin thenormalpositionfortaxying;or (b)wouldbemorethansixfeetfromthegroundiftheundercarriageoranypartthereof shouldcollapse,breakorfailtofunction, apparatusreadilyavailableforuseateachsuchdoorconsistingofadeviceordeviceswhichwill enablepassengerstoreachthegroundsafelyinanemergencywhiletheflyingmachineisonthe ground,andcanbereadilyfixedinpositionforuse. (iii)Ifthemaximumtotalweightoftheaircraftauthorisedexceeds6,000Ibs.,asafetyharness foreverypilot'sseatinuse,inplaceofthesafetybeltreferredtounderScaleA: ProvidedthattheMinistermaypermitasafetybelttobefittedifheissatisfiedthatitisnot reasonablypracticabletofitasafetyharness. (iv)Ifthecommandercannot,fromhisownseat,seeallthepassengers'seatsintheaircraft,a meansofindicatingtothepassengersthatseatbeltsshouldbefastened. ScaleC (i)EquipmentfordisplayingthelightsrequiredbytheRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControl. (ii)Electricalequipment,suppliedfromthemainsourceofsupplyintheaircraft,toprovide sufficientilluminationtoenabletheflightcrewproperlytocarryouttheirdutiesduringflight. (iii)Unlesstheaircraftisequippedwithradio,devicesformakingthevisualsignalspecifiedin theRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControlasindicatingarequestforpermissiontoland. ScaleD (i)Either (a) (b) aturnandslipindicator;or agyroscopicbankandpitchindicatorandagyroscopicdirectionindicator.

(ii)Asensitivepressurealtimeteradjustableforchangesinbarometricpressure. ScaleE (i)Aturnandslipindicator.

(ii)Agyroscopicbankandpitchindicator. (iii)Agyroscopicdirectionindicator. (iv)Asensitivepressurealtimeteradjustableforchangesinbarometricpressure. ScaleF (i)Atimepiecewithasweepsecondhand. (ii)Ameansofindicatingwhetherthepowersupplytothegyroscopicinstrumentsisadequate. (iii)Arateofclimbanddescentindicator. (iv)Ifthemaximumtotalweightauthorisedoftheaircraftismorethan12,500lb.,ameansof indicatingtheoutsideairtemperature. (v)Ifthemaximumtotalweightauthorisedoftheaircraftismorethan12,500lb.,twoairspeed indicators. ScaleG (i)Landinglightsconsistingoftwosinglefilamentlamps,oronedualfilamentlampwith separatelyenergisedfilaments. (ii)Anelectricallightsystemtoprovideilluminationineverypassengercompartment. (iii) (a)Iftheaircraft,inaccordancewithitscertificateofairworthiness,maycarrymore thannineteenpersonsoverthreeyearsofagetwoelectrictorchesandanemergency lightingsystemtoprovideilluminationinthepassengercompartmentssufficientto facilitatetheevacuationoftheaircraftnotwithstandingthefailureofthelighting systemsspecifiedinsubparagraph(ii); (b)Inthecaseofanyotheraircraft,oneelectrictorchforeachmemberofthecrewof theaircraft. (iv)Inthecaseofanaircraftofwhichthemaximumtotalweightauthorisedexceeds12,500lb., meansofobservingtheexistenceandbuildupoficeontheaircraft. ScaleH Foreachpersononboard,alifejacketequippedwithawhistleandwaterprooftorch: Providedthatlifejacketsconstructedandcarriedsolelyforusebychildrenunderthreeyearsof ageneednotbeequippedwithawhistle. ScaleI

(i)Additionalflotationequipment,capableofsupportingonefifthofthenumberofpersonson board,andprovidedinaplaceofstowageaccessiblefromoutsidetheflyingmachine. (ii)Parachutedistressrocketsignalscapableofmaking,fromthesurfaceofthewater,the pyrotechnicalsignalofdistressspecifiedintheRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControl. (iii)Aseaanchorandotherequipmentnecessarytofacilitatemooring,anchoring,or manoeuvringtheflyingmachineonwater,appropriatetoitssize,weightandhandling characteristics. (iv)Dinghiessufficienttoaccommodateallpersonsonboardtheflyingmachinewiththe followingequipment (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) meansformaintainingbuoyancy; aseaanchor; lifelines,andmeansofattachingonedinghytoanother; paddlesorothermeansofpropulsion; meansofprotectingtheoccupantsfromtheelements; awaterprooftorch; marinetypepyrotechnicaldistresssignals; meansofmakingseawaterdrinkable; foreachpersonthedinghyisdesignedtocarry 8ouncesofglucosetoffeetablets; 4ouncesofsweetenedcondensedmilkindurablecontainers; 2pintsoffreshwaterindurablecontainers:

Providedthatinanycaseinwhichitisnotreasonablypracticableowingtolackofstowage spaceinthedinghytocarrythequantitiesofcondensedmilkandwateraboveprescribed,anequal quantitybyweightofglucosetoffeetabletsmaybesubstitutedfortheformerandaslargeaquantityof freshwaterasisreasonablypracticableinthecircumstancesmaybesubstitutedforthelatter.Inno casehowevershallthequantityofwatercarriedbelessthanissufficient,whenaddedtotheamountof freshwatercapableofbeingproducedbymeansoftheequipmentspecifiedinitem(h)ofthissub paragraph,toprovidetwopintsofwaterforeachpersonthedinghyisdesignedtocarry; (j) firstaidequipment.

Items(f)to(j)inclusive,shallbecontainedinapackstowedwiththedinghy.

(v)Foreveryfour,orproportionoffour,dinghiesonedinghyradiotransmitter. PARTI

ScaleK (i)Ineveryflyingmachinewhichisprovidedwithmeansformaintainingapressure greaterthan700millibarsthroughouttheflightinthecontrolcompartmentandinthe compartmentsinwhichpassengersarecarried (a) asupplyofoxygensufficient,intheeventoffailuretomaintainsuch pressure,occurringinthecircumstancesspecifiedincolumns1and2of theTablessetoutinPartIIofthisScale,forcontinuoususe,duringthe periodsspecifiedincolumn3ofthesaidTable,bythepersonsfor whomoxygenistobeprovidedinaccordancewithcolumn4ofthat Table;and inaddition,ineverycasewheretheflyingmachinefliesatanaltitude exceeding35,000feetabovemeansealevel,asupplyofoxygenina portablecontainersufficientforthesimultaneousfirstaidtreatmentof twopassengers,togetherwithsuitableandsufficientapparatusto enablesuchpersonstousetheoxygen.

(b)

(ii)Inanyotherflyingmachines (a) asupplyofoxygensufficientforcontinuoususebyallthecrew,and,if passengersarecarried,bytenpercentofthenumberofpassengers,for anyperiodexceedingthirtyminutesduringwhichtheflyingmachine fliesatanaltitudeexceeding10,000feet,butnotexceeding13,000feet, abovemeansealevel;and asupplyofoxygensufficientforcontinuoususebyallpersonsonboard forthewholetimeduringwhichtheflyingmachinefliesatanaltitude exceeding13,000feetabovemeansealevel,

(b)

togetherwithsuitableandsufficientapparatustoenablesuchpersonstousethe oxygen.

PartII
Column3 Column4 Personsforwhomoxygenisto beprovided.

Column1

Column2

Attitudeabovemeansealevelat whichtheflyingmachineflies

Capabilityofflyingmachineto Periodofsupplyofoxygen descend(whererelevant)

Exceeding10,000feet...

30Minutesortheperiod specifiedatAhereunder whicheveristhegreater 30Minutesortheperiod specifiedatAhereunder whicheveristhegreater

Inadditiontoanypassengersfor whomoxygenisprovidedas specifiedcrew. 10percentofnumberof passengers.

Exceeding10,000feetbutnot exceeding35,000feet

Flyingmachineiseitherflying atanaltitudenotexceeding 15,000feetoriscapableof descendingandcontinuing todestinationasspecifiedat Xhereunder Flyingmachineisflyingatan

30minutesortheperiodspecified

altitudeexceeding15,000feet atBhereunderwhicheveris andisnotsocapable thegreater Flyingmachineiscapableof descendingandcontinuing todestinationasspecified atYhereunder

Allpasssengers

Exceeding30,000feetbut notexceeding35,000feet Exceeding35,000feet..

30minutesortheperiod specifiedatAhereunder whicheveristhegreater

15percentofnumberof passengers.

Flyingmachineisnotso capable

30minutesortheperiod specifiedatBhereunder whicheveristhegreater 30minutesortheperiod specifiedatBhereunder whicheveristhegreater andinaddition 30minutesortheperiod specifiedatChereunder whicheveristhegreater

Allpassengers

Allpassengers

15percentofpassengers.

(ii)Thequantityofoxygenrequiredforthepurposeofcomplyingwithparagraphs(i)and(ii)of thisPartofthisScaleshallbecomputedinaccordancewiththeinformationandinstructions relatingtheretospecifiedintheoperationsmanualrelatingtotheaircraftpursuanttoItem(vA) ofPartAoftheTenthScheduletotheseRegulations. A.Thewholeperiodduringwhich,afterafailuretomaintainapressuregreaterthan700 millibarsinthecontrolcompartmentandinthecompartmentsinwhichpassengersarecarriedhas occurred,theflyingmachinefliesatanaltitudeexceeding10,000feetabovemeansealevel. B.Thewholeperiodduringwhich,afterafailuretomaintainsuchpressurehasoccurred,the flyingmachinefliesatanaltitudeexceeding15,000feetabovemeansealevel. C.Thewholeperiodduringwhich,afterafailuretomaintainsuchpressurehasoccurred,the flyingmachinefliesatanaltitudeexceeding10,000feet,butnotexceeding15,000feetabovemeansea level.

X.Theflyingmachineiscapableatthetimewhenafailuretomaintainsuchpressureoccurs,of descendinginaccordancewiththeemergencydescentprocedurespecifiedintherelevantflightmanual andwithoutflyingbelowtheminimumaltitudesforsafeflightspecifiedintheoperationsmanual relatingtotheaircraft,fromthealtitudeatwhichitisthenflyingtoanaltitudeof15,000feetabove meansealevelwithinsixminutes,andofcontinuingatorbelowthataltitudetoitsplaceofintended destinationoranyotherplaceatwhichasafelandingcanbemade. Y.Theflyingmachineiscapable,atthetimewhenafailuretomaintainsuchpressureoccurs,of descendinginaccordancewiththeemergencydescentprocedurespecifiedintherelevantflightmanual andwithoutflyingbelowtheminimumaltitudesforsafeflightspecifiedintheoperationsmanual relatingtotheaircraft,fromthealtitudeatwhichitisthenflyingtoanaltitudeof15,000feetabove meansealevelwithinfourminutesandofcontinuingatorbelowthataltitudetoitsplaceofintended destinationoranyotherplaceatwhichasafelandingcanbemade. ScaleL Equipmenttopreventtheimpairmentthroughiceformationofthefunctioningofthecontrols, meansofpropulsion,liftingsurfaces,windowsorequipmentoftheaircraftsoastoendangerthesafety oftheaircraft. ScaleM Safetyharnessforeveryseatinuse. ScaleN Anintercommunicationsystemforusebyallmembersoftheflightcrewandincluding microphones,notofahandheldtype,forusebythepilotandflightengineer(ifany). ScaleO Aradarsetcapableofgivingwarningtothepilotincommandoftheaircraftofthepresenceof cumulonimbuscloudsandotherpotentiallyhazardousweatherconditions. _____________________________ SIXTHSCHEDULE

Radioapparatustobecarriedinaircraft

1.EveryaircraftregisteredinNigeriashallbeprovided,whenflyinginthecircumstancesspecifiedinthe firstcolumnoftheTablesetforthinparagraph(2)ofthisSchedule,withthescalesofequipment respectivelyindicatedinthatTable: Providedthat,iftheaircraftisflyinginacombinationofsuchcircumstances,thescalesof equipmentshallnotonthataccountberequiredtobeduplicated.

2.TABLE
Aircraftandcircumstancesofflight Scaleofequipmentrequired

A B B C C C D D

Allaircraft (a)

whenflyingunderInstrumentFlightRuleswithincontrolled airspace whererequiredbytheRulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControlto complyinwholeorinpartwithInstrumentFlightRulesinvisual meteorologicalconditions............................................................

(b)

whenflyingwithinanyairspaceinrespectofwhichspecialrules maybeprescribedbythesaidRulesinrelationtoaparticular aerodrome,soastorequiretwowayradiocommunicationwith thataerodrome........................................................................ (2)Allaircraftwhenflyingforthepurposeofpublictransport (a) (b) underInstrumentFlightRules (i) whilemakinganapproachtolanding.......................... (ii) onallotheroccasions.................................................. underVisualFlightRules

(c)

A+ A+

B+

A A

B B

(i) overarouteonwhichnavigationisnoteffectedsolely byvisualreferencetolandmarks...................... (ii) overwater,beyondglidingdistancefromanyland......

UnlesstheappropriateAirTrafficControlUnitotherwisepermitsinrelationtotheparticularflight. 3.ThescalesofradioapparatusindicatedintheforegoingTableshallbeasfollows ScaleA Radioapparatuscapableofmaintainingtwowaycommunicationwiththeappropriateaeronautical radiostations. ScaleB Radioapparatuscapableofenablingtheaircrafttobenavigatedontheintendedroute. ScaleC Radioapparatuscapableofreceivingfromtheappropriateaeronauticalradiostationsmeteorological broadcastsrelevanttotheintendedflight. ScaleD Radioapparatuscapableofreceivingsignalsfromoneormoreaeronauticalradiostationsonthesurface toenabletheaircrafttobeguidedtoapointfromwhichavisuallandingcanbemadeattheaerodrome atwhichtheaircraftistoland. 4.Allaircraftwhenflyingto,fromoroverBerlin,Germanyshallbeequippedwithradionavigation apparatusappropriatetotheroute,includingautomaticdirectionfindingapparatusandanyoneofthe following (i)apparatuswhichwillenabletheaircrafttobenavigatedbymeansofsignalsreceivedfrom radionavigationlandstationsformingpartoftheDeccaradionavigationsystem;or (ii)apparatuscapableofgivingboththevisualandtheauralindicationsofradiosignalsreceived fromvisual/auralradioranges;or (iii)apparatuscapableofgivingvisualindicationsofbearingsoftheaircraftbymeansofsignals receivedfromveryhighfrequencyomnidirectionalradioranges. Inthissubparagraph,"automaticdirectionfindingapparatus"meansradionavigationapparatuswhich automaticallyindicatesthebearingofanyradiostationtransmittingthesignalsreceivedbysuch apparatus,and"visual/auralradiorange"meansaradionavigationlandstationthesignalsfromwhich providetrackguidanceforaircraftalongfourpaths,twoofwhichareidentifiablebyvisual,andtwoby auralindicationsatthereceivingstationintheaircraft. ______________________________________ SEVENTHSCHEDULE

Aircraft,engineandpropellerlogbooks

1.Aircraftlogbook Thefollowingentriesshallbeincludedintheaircraftlogbook (a) thenameoftheconstructor,thetypeoftheaircraft,thenumberassignedtoitbythe constructorandthedateoftheconstructionoftheaircraft; thenationalityandregistrationmarksoftheaircraft; thenameandaddressoftheoperatoroftheaircraft; particularsofthedateanddurationofeachflight,or,ifmorethanoneflightwasmadeonone day,thenumberofflightsandtotaldurationofflightsonthatday; particularsofallmaintenanceworkcarriedoutontheaircraftoritsequipment; particularsofanydefectsoccurringintheaircraftorinanyequipmentrequiredtobecarried thereinbyorundertheseRegulations,andoftheactiontakentorectifysuchdefectsincludinga referencetotherelevantentriesinthetechnicallogrequiredbyparagraphs(5)and(6)of regulation6oftheseRegulations; particularsofanyoverhauls,repairs,replacementsandmodificationsrelatingtotheaircraftor anysuchequipmentasaforesaid:

(b) (c) (d)

(e) (f)

(g)

Providedthatentriesshallnotberequiredtobemadeundersubparagraph(e),(f)and(g)in respectofanyengineorvariablepitchpropeller. 2.Enginelogbook Thefollowingentriesshallbeincludedintheenginelogbook (a) thenameoftheconstructor,thetypeoftheengine,thenumberassignedtoitbythe constructorandthedateoftheconstructionoftheengine; thenationalityandregistrationmarksofeachaircraftinwhichtheengineisfitted; thenameandaddressoftheoperatorofeachaircraft; particularsofthedateanddurationofeachoccasiononwhichtheengineisruninflight,or,if theengineisrunonmorethanoneoccasionononeday,thenumberofoccasionsandthetotal durationoftherunningoftheengineonthatday; particularsofallmaintenanceworkdoneontheengine;

(b) (c) (d)

(e)

(f)

particularsofanydefectsoccurringintheengine,andoftherectificationofsuchdefects, includingareferencetotherelevantentriesinthetechnicallogrequiredbyparagraphs(5)and (6)ofregulation6oftheseRegulations; particularsofalloverhauls,repairs,replacementsandmodificationsrelatingtotheengineor anyofitsaccessories.

(g)

3.Variablepitchpropellerlogbook Thefollowingentriesshallbeincludedinthevariablepitchpropellerlogbook (a) thenameoftheconstructor,thetypeofthepropeller,thenumberassignedtoitbythe constructorandthedateoftheconstructionofthepropeller; thenationalityandregistrationmarksofeachaircraft,andthetypeandnumberofeachengine, towhichthepropellerisfitted; thenameandaddressoftheoperatorofeachsuchaircraft; particularsofthedateanddurationofeachoccasiononwhichthepropellerisruninflight,or,if thepropellerisrunonmorethanoneoccasionononeday,thenumberofoccasionsandthe totaldurationoftherunningofthepropelleronthatday; particularsofallmaintenanceworkdoneonthepropeller; particularsofanydefectsoccurringinthepropeller,andoftherectificationofsuchdefects, includingareferencetotherelevantentriesinthetechnicallogrequiredbyparagraphs(5)and (6)ofregulation6oftheseRegulations; particularsofanyoverhauls,repairs,replacementsandmodificationsrelatingtothepropeller. _________________________________ EIGHTHSCHEDULE

(b)

(c) (d)

(e) (f)

(g)

Areasspecifiedinconnectionwiththecarriageofflightnavigatorsasmembersoftheflightcrewof publictransportaircraft Thefollowingareasareherebyspecifiedforthepurposesofparagraph(4)ofregulation14ofthese Regulations. AreaAArctic Allthatareanorthoflatitude6633'north,excludinganypartthereoflyingwithin300nauticalmilesof Norway. AreaBAntarctic

Allthatareasouthoflatitude50south. AreaCSahara Allthatareaenclosedbyrhumblinesjoiningsuccessivelythefollowingpoints 32northlatitude..03westlongitude 24northlatitude..14westlongitude 14northlatitude..14westlongitude 18northlatitude..28eastlongitude 24northlatitude..28eastlongitude 28northlatitude..23eastlongitude 32northlatitude..03westlongitude AreaDArabianDesert Allthatareaenclosedbyrhumblinesjoiningsuccessivelythefollowingpoints 30northlatitude..38eastlongitude 16northlatitude..46eastlongitude 20northlatitude..52eastlongitude 29northlatitude..43eastlongitude 30northlatitude..38eastlongitude AreaESouthAmerica(Central) Allthatareaenclosedbyrhumblinesjoiningsuccessivelythefollowingpoints 05northlatitude..75westlongitude 04northlatitude..60westlongitude 10southlatitude..40westlongitude 30southlatitude..60westlongitude 30southlatitude..70westlongitude 18southlatitude..69westlongitude

14southlatitude..75westlongitude 05southlatitude..80westlongitude 05northlatitude..75westlongitude AreaFSouthAmerica(Patagonia) Allthatareaenclosedbyrhumblinesjoiningsuccessivelythefollowingpoints 50southlatitude..75westlongitude 40southlatitude..75westlongitude 40southlatitude..62westlongitude 50southlatitude..65westlongitude 50southlatitude..75westlongitude AreaGPacificOcean Allthatareaenclosedbyrhumblinesjoiningsuccessivelythefollowingpoints 50southlatitude..75westlongitude 20southlatitude..73westlongitude 05southlatitude..85westlongitude 05northlatitude..80westlongitude 15northlatitude..105westlongitude 30northlatitude..125westlongitude 55northlatitude..140westlongitude 67northlatitude..180westlongitude 60northlatitude..180westlongitude 20northlatitude..128eastlongitude 04northlatitude..128eastlongitude 00northlatitude..160eastlongitude 50southlatitude..160eastlongitude

50southlatitude..75westlongitude excludinganypartthereoflyingwithin300nauticalmilesofNewZealand. AreaHAustralia Allthatareaenclosedbyrhumblinesjoiningsuccessivelythefollowingpoints 18southlatitude..123eastlongitude 26southlatitude..118eastlongitude 30southlatitude..118eastlongitude 30southlatitude..145eastlongitude 26southlatitude..145eastlongitude 21southlatitude..140eastlongitude 18southlatitude..123eastlongitude AreaIIndianOcean Allthatareaenclosedbyrhumblinesjoiningsuccessivelythefollowingpoints 50southlatitude..110eastlongitude 20southlatitude..110eastlongitude 13southlatitude..120eastlongitude 10southlatitude..100eastlongitude 18northlatitude..89eastlongitude 00northlatitude..80eastlongitude 24northlatitude..65eastlongitude 05southlatitude..43eastlongitude 20southlatitude..60eastlongitude 25southlatitude..60eastlongitude 30southlatitude..35eastlongitude 50southlatitude..35eastlongitude

50southlatitude..110eastlongitude AreaJAtlanticOcean Allthatareaenclosedbyrhumblinesjoiningsuccessivelythefollowingpoints 50southlatitude..15eastlongitude 05southlatitude..10eastlongitude 02northlatitude..05eastlongitude 02northlatitude..10westlongitude 15northlatitude..25westlongitude 55northlatitude..15westlongitude 67northlatitude..40westlongitude 67northlatitude..60westlongitude 45northlatitude..45westlongitude 40northlatitude..63westlongitude 19northlatitude..63westlongitude 05southlatitude..30westlongitude 50southlatitude..55westlongitude 50southlatitude..15eastlongitude ________________________________ NINTHSCHEDULE

Flightcrewofaircraft:licenceandratings PARTALICENCES

Minimumage,periodofvalidity,privileges

1.Studentpilots StudentPilotsLicence(flyingmachines,balloonsandairships) Minimumageseventeenyears

Maximumperiodofvalidity (a) 24months,iftheholderislessthefortyyearsofageonthedateonwhichthelicenceisgranted orrenewed;or (b)twelvemonths,iftheholderisfortyyearsofageormoreonthatdate. Privilegesofthelicence (a)shallentitletheholdertoflyaspilotincommandofanaircraftforthepurposeofbecomingqualified forthegrantorrenewalofapilot'slicence; (b)shallbevalidonlyforflightswithinNigeriaandwithinanyotherterritoryspecifiedinthelicence; (c)shallnotentitletheholdertoflyaspilotincommandofanaircraftinwhichanypersoniscarried; (d)shallbevalidonlyforflightscarriedoutinaccordancewithinstructionsgivenbyapersonholdinga pilot'slicencegrantedundertheseRegulations,beingalicencewhichincludesaflyinginstructor'srating oranassistantflyinginstructor'sratingentitlinghimtogiveinstructioninflyingthetypeofaircrafttobe flown. 2.Flyingmachinepilots PrivatePilot'sLicence(flyingmachines)Minimumageseventeenyears.Maximumperiodofvalidity (a) 24months,iftheholderislessthanfortyyearsofageonthedateonwhichthelicenceis grantedorrenewed;or (b)twelvemonths,iftheholderisfortyyearsofageormoreonthatdate. Privilegesofthelicence (i)shallentitletheholdertoflyaspilotincommandorcopilotofaflyingmachineofanyofthe typesspecifiedintheaircraftratingincludedinthelicence,whentheaircraftisflyingforany purposeotherthanpublictransportoraerialwork; (ii)shallnotentitletheholdertoactaspilotincommandbynightwhilecarryinganypassenger intheaircraftunlessanightratingisincludedinthelicence,andunlessaninstrumentratingis includedthereinorhehaswithintheprecedingsixmonthscarriedoutaspilotincommandnot lessthanfivetakeoffsandfivelandingsatatimewhenthedepressionofthecentreofthesun isnotlessthantwelvedegreesbelowthehorizon. CommercialPilot'sLicence(flyingmachines),Minimumageeighteenyears Maximumperiodofvaliditysixmonths. Privileges:InadditiontotheprivilegesgivenaboveforthePrivatePilot'sLicencetheholderofthe licenceshallbeentitledtoflyas

(i) pilotincommandofanyflyimgmachineofwhichthemaximumtotalweightauthorizeddoes notexceed12,500Ib.andwhichisoftypespecifiedinPart1oftheaircraftratingincludedinthe licence,whentheflyingmachineisengagedinaflightforthepurposeofpublictransportor aerialwork: Providedthat (a)heshallnot,unlesshislicenceincludesaninstrumentrating,flysuchanaircraftonany scheduledjourney; (b)heshallnotflysuchanaircraftonaflightcarryingpassengersatnightunlessaninstrument ratingisincludedinhislicenceorhehaswithintheimmediatelyprecedingninetydayscarried outaspilotincommandnotlessthanfivetakeoffsandfivelandingsatatimewhenthe depressionofthecentreofthesunisnotlessthantwelvedegreesbelowthehorizon. (ii)copilotofanyflyingmachineofatypespecifiedinPart1orofsuchaircraftratingwhenthe flyingmachineisengagedinaflightforthepurposeofpublictransportoraerialwork: SeniorCommercialPilot'sLicence(flyingmachine),Minimumage21years Maximumperiodofvaliditysixmonths. Privileges:InadditiontotheprivilegesgivenaboveforthePrivatePilot'sLicencetheholderofthe licenceshallbeentitledtoflyas (i)pilotincommandofanyflyingmachineofwhichthemaximumtotalweightauthoriseddoes notexceed30,000lb.andwhichisofatypespecifiedinPart1oftheaircraftratingincludedin thelicence,whentheflyingmachineisengagedinaflightforthepurposeofpublictransportor aerialwork: Providedthat (a) heshallnot,unlesshislicenceincludesaninstrumentrating,flysuchanaircraftonany scheduledjourney; heshallnotflysuchanaircraftonaflightcarryingpassengersatnightunlessan instrumentratingisincludedinhislicenceorhehaswithintheimmediatelypreceding ninetydayscarriedoutaspilotincommandnotlessthefivetakeoffsandfivelandings atatimewhenthedepressionofthecentreofthesunisnotlessthantwelvedegrees belowthehorizon;

(b)

(ii)copilotofanyflyingmachinetoatypespecifiedinPart1orofsuchaircraftratingwhenthe flyingmachineisengagedinaflightforthepurposeofpublictransportoraerialwork. AirlineTransportPilot'sLicence(flyingmachines)Minimumage21years.Maximumperiodofvalidity sixmonths

Privileges:InadditiontotheprivilegesgivenaboveforthePrivatePilot'sLicence,theholderofthe licenceshallbeentitledtoflyas (i)pilotincommandofanyflyingmachineofatypespecifiedinPart1oftheaircraftrating includedinthelicencewhentheflyingmachineisengagedinaflightforthepurposeofpublic transportoraerialwork: Providedthat (a) heshallnot,unlesshislicenceincludesaninstrumentrating,flysuchanaircraftonany scheduledjourney; heshallnotflysuchanaircraftonaflightcarryingpassengersatnightunlessan instrumentratingisincludedinhislicenceorhehaswithintheimmediatelypreceding ninetydayscarriedoutaspilotincommandnotlessthanfivetakeoffsandfivelandings atatimewhenthedepressionofthecentreofthesunisnotlessthantwelvedegrees belowthehorizon;

(b)

(ii)copilotofanyflyingmachineofatypespecifiedinPart1orofsuchaircraftratingwhenthe flyingmachineisengagedinaflightforthepurposeofpublictransportoraerialwork. InrespectoftheprivilegesofaPrivatePilot'sLicencethemaximumperiodofvalidityshallbeasgiven forthatlicence. 3.Balloonandairshipspilots PrivatePilot'sLicence(balloonsandairships),Minimumageseventeenyears.Maximumperiodof validity (a)24months,iftheholderislessthanfortyyearsofageonthedateonwhichthelicenceisgrantedor renewed;or (b)twelvemonths,iftheholderisfortyyearsofageormoreonthatdate. Privileges:Theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtofly,whentheballoonorairshipisflyingforany purposeotherthanpublictransportoraerialwork,as (i)pilotincommandofanytypeofballoonorairshipspecifiedinPart1oftheaircrafttype ratingincludedinthelicence; (ii)copilotofanytypeofballoonorairshipspecifiedinPart1orPart2ofsuchaircraftrating. CommercialPilot'sLicence(balloons),Minimumageeighteenyears. Maximumperiodofvaliditysixmonths.

Privileges:InadditiontotheprivilegesgivenaboveforthePrivatePilot'sLicenceinrespectofballoons, theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtoflyaspilotincommandorcopilotofanytypeofballoon specifiedintheaircraftratingincludedinthelicence. InrespectoftheprivilegesgivenaboveforthePrivatePilot'sLicencethemaximumperiodofvalidity shallbeasgivenforthatlicence. CommercialPilot'sLicence(airships),Minimumageeighteenyears.Maximumperiodofvaliditysix months. Privileges:InadditiontotheprivilegesgivenaboveforthePrivatePilot'sLicenceinrespectofairships, theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtoflyas (i)pilotincommandofanyairshipofatypespecifiedinPart1oftheaircraftratingincludedin thelicence; (ii)copilotofanyairshipofatypespecifiedinPart1orPart2orsuchaircraftrating. InrespectoftheprivilegesofaPrivatePilot'sLicencethemaximumperiodofvalidityshallbeasgiven forthatlicence. 4.Gliderpilots CommercialPilot'sLicence(gliders) Minimumageeighteenyears. Maximumperiodofvaliditysixmonths. Privileges:Theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtoflyaspilotincommandorcopilotof (a)anygliderofwhichthemaximumtotalweightauthoriseddoesnotexceed1,500lb.; (b)anygliderofwhichthemaximumtotalweightauthorisedexceeds1,500lb.andwhichisofatype specifiedintheratingincludedinthelicence. 5.Otherflightcrew FlightNavigator'sLicenceMinimumage21years. Maximumperiodofvaliditytwelvemonths. Privileges:Theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtoactasflightnavigatorinanyaircraft. FlightEngineer'sLicence Minimumage21years. Maximumperiodofvaliditytwelvemonths.

Privileges:Theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtoactasflightengineerinanytypeofaircraft specifiedintheaircraftratingincludedinthelicence. FlightRadioTelephonyOperator'sGeneralLicenceMinimumageeighteenyears. Maximumperiodofvalidity24months. Privileges:Theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtooperateradiotelephonyapparatusinany aircraft. FlightRadioTelephonyOperator'sRestrictedLicence Minimumageseventeenyears. Maximumperiodofvalidity24months. Privileges:Theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtooperateradiotelephonyapparatusinany aircraftifthestabilityofthefrequencyradiatedbythetransmitterismaintainedautomaticallybutshall notbeentitledtooperatethetransmitter,ortoadjustitsfrequency,exceptbytheuseofexternal switchingdevices. FlightRadiotelegraphyOperator'sLicence Minimumagetwentyyears. Maximumperiodofvaliditytwelvemonths. Privileges:Theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtooperateradiotelegraphyand radiotelephonyapparatusinanyaircraft. FlightRadiotelegraphyOperator'sTemporaryLicence Minimumageeighteenyears. Maximumperiodofvaliditytwelvemonths. Privileges:Theholderofthelicenceshallbeentitledtooperateradiotelegraphyandradiotelephony apparatusinanyaircraftunderthesupervisionofapersonwhoistheholderofaFlightRadiotelegraphy Operator'slicence. PARTBRATINGS

1.Thefollowingratingsmaybeincludedinapilot'slicence(otherthanastudentpilot'slicence)granted underPartIIIoftheseRegulations,and,subjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulationsandofthelicence, theinclusionofaratinginalicenceshallhavetheconsequencerespectivelyspecifiedasfollows:

AircraftRating:Thelicenceshallentitletheholdertoactaspilotonlyofaircraftofthetypesspecifiedin theaircraftratinganddifferenttypesofaircraftmaybespecifiedinrespectofdifferentprivilegesofa licence. Instrumentrating(flyingmachines)shallentitletheholderofthelicencetoactaspilotofaflying machineflyingincontrolledairspaceinaccordancewiththeInstrumentFlightRules: Providedthattheholdershallnotbesoentitledunlessthelicencebearsacertificate,signedbyaperson authorisedbytheMinisterforthatpurpose,indicatingthattheholderhas,withinthepreviousthirteen months,passedaninstrumentflyingtest. NightRating(PrivatePilot'sLicenceflyingmachines)shallentitletheholderofaprivatepilot'slicence toactaspilotincommandofaflyingmachinecarryingpassengersbynight. TowingRating(flyingmachines)shallentitletheholderofthelicencetoactaspilotofaflyingmachine whiletowingagliderinflightforthepurposeofpublictransportoraerialwork. FlyingInstructor'sRatingshallentitletheholderofthelicencetogiveinstructioninflyingaircraftofsuch typesasmaybespecifiedintheratingforthatpurpose.Themaximumperiodofvalidityofaflying instructor'sratingshallbetwelvemonths. AssistantFlyingInstructor'sRatingshallentitletheholderofthelicencetogiveinstructioninflying aircraftofsuchtypesasmaybespecifiedintheratingforthatpurpose: Providedthat (a) suchinstructionshallonlybegivenunderthesupervisionofapersonpresentduringthetake offandlandingattheaerodromeatwhichtheinstructionistobeginandendandholdingapilot's licenceendorsedwiththeflyinginstructor'srating;and (b) anassistantflyinginstructor'sratingshallnotentitletheholderofthelicencetogivedirections tothepersonundergoingtheinstructioninrespectoftheperformancebythatpersonof (i)hisfirstsoloflight;or (ii)hisfirstsoloflightbynight;or (iii)hisfirstsolocrosscountryflightotherwisethanbynight;or (iv)hisfirstsolocrosscountryflightbynight. Themaximumperiodofvalidityofanassistantflyinginstructor'sratingshallbetwelvemonths. 2.Anaircraftratingmaybeincludedineveryflightengineer'slicence.Thelicenceshallentitletheholder toactasflightengineeronlyofaircraftofatypespecifiedintheaircraftrating. 3.ForthepurposesofthisSchedule

"soloflight"meansaflightonwhichthepilotoftheaircraftisnotaccompaniedbyapersonholdinga pilot'slicencegrantedorrenderedvalidundertheseRegulations; "crosscountryflight"meansanyflightduringthecourseofwhichtheaircraftismorethanthreemiles fromtheaerodromeofdeparture. __________________________________ TENTHSCHEDULE

Publictransportoperationalrequirements PARTAOPERATIONSMANUAL

Informationandinstructionsrelatingtothefollowingmattersshallbeincludedintheoperationsmanual referredtoinparagraph(2)ofregulation21oftheseRegulations (i)thenumberofthecrewtobecarriedintheaircraft,oneachstageofanyroutetobeflown, andtherespectivecapacitiesinwhichtheyaretoact,andinstructionsastotheorderand circumstancesinwhichcommandistobeassumedbymembersofthecrew; (ii)therespectivedutiesofeachmemberofthecrewandtheothermembersoftheoperating staff; (iii)theparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(7)ofregulation45oftheseRegulations; (iv)suchtechnicalparticularsconcerningtheaircraft,itsenginesandequipmentandconcerning theperformanceoftheaircraftasmaybenecessarytoenabletheflightcrewoftheaircraftto performtheirrespectiveduties; (v)themannerinwhichthequantitiesoffuelandoiltobecarriedbytheaircraftaretobe computedandrecordsoffuelandoilcarriedandconsumedoneachstageoftheroutetobe flownaretobemaintained;theinstructionsshalltakeaccountofallcircumstanceslikelytobe encounteredontheflightincludingthepossibilityoffailureofoneormoreoftheaircraft engines; (vi)themannerinwhichthequantity,ifany,ofoxygenandoxygenequipmenttobecarriedin theaircraftforthepurposeofcomplyingwithscaleKintheFifthScheduletotheseRegulations, istobecomputed; (vii)thechecksystemtobefollowedbythecrewoftheaircraftpriortoandontakeoff,on landingandinanemergency,soastoensurethattheoperatingprocedurescontainedinthe operationsmanualandintheflightmanualorperformancescheduleformingpartofthe relevantcertificateofairworthinessarecompliedwith; (viii)thecircumstancesinwhicharadiowatchistobemaintained;

(ix)thecircumstancesinwhichoxygenistobeusedbythecrewoftheaircraft,andby passengers; (x)communication,navigationalaids,aerodromes,localregulations,inflightprocedures, instrumentapproachandlandingproceduresandsuchotherinformationastheoperatormay deemnecessaryfortheproperconductofflightoperations;theinformationreferredtointhis paragraphshallbecontainedinarouteguidewhichmaybeintheformofaseparatevolume; (xi)thereportinginflighttothenotifiedauthoritiesofmeteorologicalobservations; (xii)theminimumaltitudesforsafeflightoneachstageoftheroutetobeflownandany planneddiversiontherefrom,suchminimumaltitudesbeingnotlowerthananywhichmaybe applicableunderthelawsofNigeriaorofthecountrieswhoseterritoryistobeflownover; (xiii)suchmattersasarespecifiedintheTwelfthScheduletotheseRegulationsrelatingto weatherconditionsfortakeoffandlanding; (xiv)emergencyflightprocedures,includingproceduresfortheinstructionofpassengersinthe positionanduseofemergencyequipment,andprocedurestobeadoptedwhenthecommander oftheaircraftbecomesawarethatanotheraircraftoravesselisindistressandneeds assistance: Providedthatinrelationtoanyflightwhichisnotoneofaseriesofflightsbetweenthesametwoplaces itshallbesufficientif,totheextentthatitisnotpracticabletocomplywithparagraphs(x),(xii)and(xiii) ofthisSchedulethemanualcontainssuchinformationandinstructionsaswillenabletheequivalent datatobeascertainedbeforetakeoff. PARTBCREWTRAININGANDTESTS

1.Thetraining,experience,practiceandperiodicaltestsrequiredunderparagraph(2)ofregulation22 oftheseRegulationsinthecaseofmembersofthecrewofanaircraftengagedonaflightforthe purposeofpublictransportshallbeasfollows (1)Thecrew Everymemberofthecrewshall (a)havebeentestedwithintherelevantperiodbyoronbehalfoftheoperatorastohisknowledgeof theuseoftheemergencyandlifesavingequipmentrequiredtobecarriedintheaircraftontheflight; and (b)havepractisedwithintherelevantperiodunderthesupervisionoftheoperatororofaperson appointedbyhimforthepurposeofcarryingoutofthedutiesrequiredofhimincaseofanemergency occurringtotheaircraft,eitherinanaircraftofthetypetobeusedontheflightorinapparatus approvedbytheMinisterforthepurposeandcontrolledbypersonssoapproved.

(2)Pilots (a)Everypilotincludedintheflightcrewwhoisintendedbytheoperatortoflyaspilotinconditions requiringcompliancewithInstrumentFlightRules(whichconditionsareinthisSchedulereferredtoas "IMC")shallwithintherelevantperiodhavebeentestedbyoronbehalfoftheoperatorastohis competencetoperformhisdutiesinanaircraftofthetypetobeusedontheflight,includingatestof hisability (i)toexecutenormalandemergencymanoeuvresandproceduresinflightinsuchaircraftin IMC,actualorsimulated;and (ii)touseinIMC,actualorsimulated,theinstrumentsandequipmentprovidedforuseinsuch conditionsintheaircrafttobeusedontheflight. (b)Apilot'sabilitytocarryoutnormalmanoeuvresandproceduresshallbetestedintheaircraftin flight.Theothertestsrequiredbythissubparagraphmaybeconductedeitherintheaircraftinflight,or underthesupervisionofapersonapprovedbytheMinisterforthepurposebymeansofapparatusso approvedinwhichflightconditionsaresimulatedontheground. (c)Everypilotincludedintheflightcrewwhoselicencedoesnotincludeaninstrumentratingorwho, notwithstandingtheinclusionofsucharatinginhislicence,isnotintendedbytheoperatortoflyas pilotinIMC,shallwithintherelevantperiodhavebeentested,byoronbehalfoftheoperator,inflight inanaircraftofthetypetobeusedontheflightastohiscompetencetoactaspilotthereof,includinga testofhisabilitytoexecutenormalandemergencymanoeuvresandprocedures. (3)Flightengineers Everyflightengineerincludedintheflightcrewshallwithintherelevantperiodhavebeentestedbyor onbehalfoftheoperator,eitherinflight,or,underthesupervisionofapersonapprovedbythe Ministerforthepurpose,bymeansofapparatussoapprovedinwhichflightconditionsaresimulatedon theground,astohiscompetencetoperformthedutiesofflightengineerinaircraftofthetypetobe usedontheflight,includinghisabilitytoexecuteemergencyproceduresinthecourseofsuchduties. (4)Flightnavigatorsandflightradiooperators Everyflightnavigatorandflightradiooperatorwhoseinclusionintheflightcrewisrequiredunder paragraphs(4)and(5)respectivelyofregulation14oftheseRegulationsshallwithintherelevantperiod havebeentestedbyoronbehalfoftheoperatorastohiscompetencetoperformhisdutiesin conditionscorrespondingtothoselikelytobeencounteredontheflight (a) inthecaseofaflightnavigator,usingequipmentofthetypetobeusedintheaircraftonthe flightforpurposesofnavigation; (b) inthecaseofaflightradiooperator,usingradioequipmentofthetypeinstalledintheaircraft tobeusedontheflightandincludingatestofhisabilitytocarryoutemergencyprocedures.

(5)Aircraftcommanders (a)Thepilotdesignatedascommanderoftheaircraftfortheflightshallwithintherelevantperiod (i)havedemonstratedtothesatisfactionoftheoperatorthathehasadequateknowledgeofthe routetobetaken,theaerodromesoftakeoffandlanding,andanyalternateaerodromes, includinginparticularhisknowledgeof theterrain,theseasonalmeteorologicalconditions,themeteorological,communications,and airtrafficfacilities,servicesandprocedures,thesearchandrescueprocedures,andthe navigationalfacilitiesrelevanttotheroute; (ii)havebeentestedastohisproficiencyinusinginstrumentapproachtolandsystemsofthe typeinuseattheaerodromeofintendedlandingandanyalternateaerodromes,suchtestbeing carriedouteitherinflightinIMCorIMCsimulatedbymeansapprovedbytheMinister,orunder thesupervisionofapersonapprovedbytheMinisterforthepurposebymeansofapparatusso approvedinwhichflightconditionsaresimulatedontheground; (iii)havecarriedoutaspilotincommandnotlessthanthreetakeoffsandthreelandingsin aircraftofthetypetobeusedontheflight. (b)Indeterminingwhetherapilot'sknowledgeofthemattersreferredtoinsubparagraphs(a)(i)is sufficienttorenderhimcompetenttoperformthedutiesofaircraftcommanderontheflightthe operatorshalltakeintoaccountthepilot'sflyingexperienceinconjunctionwiththefollowing (i)theexperienceofothermembersoftheintendedflightcrew; (ii)theinfluenceofterrainandobstructionsondepartureandapproachproceduresatthe aerodromesoftakeoffandintendedlandingandatalternateaerodromes; (iii)thesimilarityoftheinstrumentapproachproceduresandletdownaidstothosewithwhich thepilotisfamiliar; (iv)thedimensionsofrunwayswhichmaybeusedinthecourseoftheflightinrelationtothe performancelimitsofaircraftofthetypetobeusedontheflight; (v)thereliabilityofmeteorologicalforecastsandtheprobabilityofdifficultmeteorological conditionsintheareastobetraversed; (vi)thenatureofairtrafficcontrolproceduresandfamiliarityofthepilotwithsuchprocedures; (vii)theinfluenceofterrainonrouteconditionsandtheextentoftheassistanceobtainableon routefromnavigationalaidsandairtogroundcommunicationfacilities; (viii)theextenttowhichitispossibleforthepilottobecomefamiliarwithunusualaerodrome proceduresandfeaturesoftheroutebymeansofgroundinstructionandtrainingdevices.

(6)ForthepurposesofthisSchedule,theexpression"relevantperiod"meansaperiodwhich immediatelyprecedesthecommencementsoftheflight,beingaperiod (a)inthecaseofsubparagraph(5)(a)(iii)ofthisparagraph,ofthreemonths; (b)inthecaseofsubparagraphs(2),(3)and(5)(a)(ii)ofthisparagraph,ofsixmonths; (c)inthecaseofsubparagraphs(1),(4)and(5)(a)(i)ofthisparagraph,oftwelvemonths: Providedthat (i)anypilotoftheaircrafttowhomtheprovisionsofsubparagraph(2)or(5)(a)(ii)andany flightengineeroftheaircrafttowhomtheprovisionsofsubparagraph(3)ofthisparagraph applyshallforthepurposesoftheflightbedeemedtohavecompliedwithsuchrequirements respectivelywithintherelevantperiodifhehasqualifiedtoperformhisdutiesinaccordance therewithontwooccasionswithintheperiodoftwelvemonthsimmediatelyprecedingthe flight,suchoccasionsbeingseparatedbyanintervalofnotlessthanfourmonths; (ii)therequirementsofsubparagraph(5)(a)(i)shallbedeemedtohavebeencompliedwith withintherelevantperiodbyapilotdesignatedascommanderoftheaircraftfortheflightif, havingbecomequalifiedsoastoactonflightsbetweenthesameplacesoverthesameroute morethantwelvemonthsbeforecommencementoftheflight,hehaswithintheperiodof twelvemonthsimmediatelyprecedingtheflightflownaspilotofanaircraftbetweenthose placesoverthatroute. 7.(1)Therecordsrequiredtobemaintainedbyanoperatorunderparagraph(2)ofregulation22of theseRegulationsshallbeaccurateanduptodaterecordssokeptastoshow,onanydate,inrelationto eachpersonwhohasduringtheperiodoftwoyearsimmediatelyprecedingthatdateflownasa memberofthecrewofanypublictransportaircraftoperatedbythatoperator (a)thedateandparticularsofeachtestrequiredbythisScheduleundergonebythatpersonduringthe saidperiodincludingthenameandqualificationsoftheexaminer; (b)thedateuponwhichthatpersonlastpractisedthecarryingoutofthedutiesreferredtoinparagraph 1(1)(b)ofthisSchedule; (c)theoperator'sconclusionsbasedoneachsuchtestandpracticeastothatperson'scompetenceto performhisduties; (d)thedateandparticularsofanydecisiontakenbytheoperatorduringthesaidperiodinpursuanceof paragraph1(5)(a)(i)ofthisScheduleincludingparticularsoftheevidenceuponwhichthatdecisionwas based. (2)Theoperatorshallwhenevercalledupontodosobyanyauthorisedpersonproduceforthe inspectionofanypersonsoauthorisedallrecordsreferredtointheprecedingsubparagraphand furnishtoanysuchpersonallsuchinformationashemayrequireinconnectionwithanysuchrecords

andproduceforhisinspectionalllogbooks,certificates,papersandotherdocumentswhatsoeverwhich hemayreasonablyrequiretoseeforthepurposeofdeterminingwhethersuchrecordsarecompleteor ofverifyingtheaccuracyoftheircontents. (3)Theoperatorshallattherequestofanypersoninrespectofwhomheisrequiredtokeeprecordsas aforesaidfurnishtothatperson,ortoanyoperatorofaircraftforthepurposeofpublictransportby whomthatpersonmaysubsequentlybeemployed,particularsofanyqualificationsinaccordancewith thisScheduleobtainedbysuchpersonwhilstinhisservice. DocumentstobecarriedbyaircraftregisteredinNigeria. Onaflightforthepurposeofpublictransport DocumentsA,B,C,D,E,F,andiftheflightisinternationalairnavigation,documentG. Onaflightforthepurposeofaerialwork DocumentsA,B,C,E,F,andiftheflightisinternationalairnavigationdocumentG. Onaflight,beinginternationalairnavigation,forapurposeotherthanpublictransportoraerialwork, documentsA,B,C,andG. ForthepurposesofthisSchedule "A"meansanylicencetoinstallandoperateradioapparatusintheaircraftforthetimebeinginforce, andthecurrenttelecommunicationlogbookrequiredbytheseRegulations; "B"meansthecertificateofairworthinessinforceinrespectoftheaircraft; "C"meansthelicencesofthemembersoftheflightcrewoftheaircraft; "D"meansonecopyoftheloadsheet,ifany,requiredbyregulation23oftheseRegulationsinrespect oftheflight; "E"meansonecopyofeachcertificateofmaintenance,ifany,inforceinrespectoftheaircraft; "F"meansthetechnicallogifany,inwhichentriesarerequiredtobemadeunderparagraph(5)of regulation6oftheseRegulations; "G"meansthecertificateofregistrationinforceinrespectoftheaircraft. ForthepurposesofthisSchedule "internationalairnavigation"meansanyflightinwhichalandingismadeoutsidetheStateinwhichthe aircraftcommencestheflight. ____________________________________

TWELFTHSCHEDULE

Minimumweatherconditionsfortakeoff,approachtolandingandlandingbypublictransportaircraft registeredinNigeria (1)InthisSchedule "approachtolanding"meansthatportionoftheflightoftheaircraftinwhichitisdescendingbelowa heightof1,000feetabovethecriticalheightoftherelevantminimumforlanding; "cloudceiling",inrelationtoanaerodrome,meanstheverticaldistancefromtheelevationofthe aerodrometothelowestpartofanycloudvisiblefromtheaerodromewhichissufficienttoobscure morethanonehalfoftheskysovisible; "criticalheight"meanstheminimumheightabovetheelevationoftheaerodrometowhichan approachtolandingcansafelybecontinuedwithoutvisualreferencetotheground; "minimumweatherconditions",inrelationtoanaerodrome,meansthecloudceilingandrunwayvisual rangefortakeoffandthecriticalheightandrunwayvisualrangeforlandingbelowwhichtheaircraft cannotsafelytakeofforland(asthecasemaybe)atthataerodrome,andtheexpression"relevant minimum"shallbeconstruedaccordingly; "runwayvisualrange",inrelationtoarunwayorlandingstrip,meansthemaximumdistanceinthe directionoftakeofforlanding,asthecasemaybe,atwhichtherunwayorlandingstriporthemarkers orlightsdelineatingitcanbeseenfromapointfifteenfeetaboveitscentreline;andinthecaseofan aerodromeinNigeriathedistance,ifany,communicatedtothecommanderoftheaircraftbyoron behalfofthepersoninchargeoftheaerodromeasbeingtherunwayvisualrange,shallbetakentobe therunwayvisualrangeforthetimebeing; "specified",inrelationtoanaircraft,meansspecifiedinorascertainablebyreferencetotheoperations manualrelatingtothataircraft. (2)Incompliancewithregulation21(2)oftheseRegulationsandparagraph(xiii)ofPartAoftheTenth Scheduleheretotheoperatorofeveryaircrafttowhichthatregulationappliesshallestablishand includeintheoperationsmanualrelatingtotheaircraftparticularsofminimumweatherconditions appropriatetoeveryaerodromeofintendeddepartureorlandingandeveryalternateaerodrome: Providedthat,inrespectofaerodromestobeusedonlyonaflightwhichisnotascheduledjourneyor anypartthereofitshallbesufficienttoincludeintheoperationsmanualdataandinstructionsbymeans ofwhichtheappropriateminimumweatherconditionscanbecalculatedbythecommanderofthe aircraft. (3)Theminimumweatherconditionsspecifiedshallnot,inrespectofanyaerodrome,belessfavourable thananydeclaredinrespectofthataerodromebythecompetentauthority,unlessthatauthority otherwisepermitsinwriting.

(4)Inestablishingminimumweatherconditionsforthepurposeofthisregulation,theoperatorofthe aircraftshalltakeintoaccountthefollowingmatters (a)thetypeandperformanceandhandlingcharacteristicsoftheaircraftandanyrelevantconditionsin itscertificateofairworthiness; (b)thecompositionofitscrew; (c)thephysicalcharacteristicsoftherelevantaerodromeanditssurroundings; (d)thedimensionsoftherunwayswhichmaybeselectedforuse; (e)whetherornotthereareinuseattherelevantaerodromeanyaids,visualorotherwise,toassist aircraftinapproach,landing,ortakeoff,beingaidswhichthecrewoftheaircraftaretrainedand equippedtouse;thenatureofanysuchaidsthatareinuse;andtheproceduresforapproach,landing andtakeoffwhichmaybeadoptedaccordingtotheexistenceorabsenceofsuchaids;andshall establishinrelationtoeachrunwaywhichmaybeselectedforuseminimumweatherconditions appropriatetoeachsetofcircumstanceswhichcanreasonablybeexpected. (5)Withreferencetoregulation24(3)oftheseRegulationsanaircraftshallnotcommenceaflightata timewhen (a)thecloudceilingortherunwayvisualrangeattheaerodromeofdepartureislessthantheminimum respectivelyspecifiedfortakeoff;or (b)accordingtotheinformationavailabletothecommanderoftheaircraftitwouldnotbeable,without contraveningparagraph(6)ofthisScheduletocommenceorcontinueanapproachtolandingatthe aerodromeofintendeddestinationattheestimatedtimeofarrivalthereandatanyalternate aerodromeatanytimeatwhichaccordingtoareasonableestimatetheaircraftwouldarrivethere. (6)Withreferencetoregulation24(3)oftheseRegulations,anaircraftshallnot (a)commenceorcontinueanapproachtolandingatanyaerodromeiftherunwayvisualrangeatthat aerodrome,establishedordeterminedasaforesaid,isatthetimelessthantherelevantminimumfor landing;or (b)continueanapproachtolandingatanyaerodromebyflyingbelowthecriticalheightoftherelevant minimumforlandingiffromthatheighttheapproachtolandingcannotbecompletedentirelybyvisual referencetotheground. (7)If,accordingtotheinformationavailable,anaircraftwouldasregardsanyflightberequiredbythe RulesoftheAirandAirTrafficControltobeflowninaccordancewiththeInstrumentFlightRulesatthe aerodromeofintendedlanding,thecommanderoftheaircraftshallselectpriortotakeoffanalternate aerodromeunlessnoaerodromesuitableforthatpurposeisavailable. ____________________________________

THIRTEENTHSCHEDULE LagosSokotoMaiduguri

KanoCalabar ___________________________________________ FOURTEENTHSCHEDULE Aerodromepermit

Regulation75(2)oftheCivilAviation(AirNavigation)Regulations

Holder'sName Rank Address TheholderofthisAerodromePermitisapersonauthorisedtohavefreeaccesstoallpartsofany GovernmentorlicensedaerodromeinNigeria,includingallpartsofanybuildingonsuchaerodrome. DATEDatthis.dayof..20 Photograph of holder

.. MinisterofAviation

Note:ThisAerodromePermitdoesnotgivetheholdertherighttoenteranycustomsbonded warehouse. Signatureofholder.. __________________________________ FIFTEENTHSCHEDULE Penalties

PARTAPROVISIONSREFERREDTOINPARAGRAPH(5)OFREGULATION79 Regulation1 Regulation3 Regulation29(exceptparagraph(2)) Paragraph(1)ofregulation39 Paragraph(1)ofregulation40

Paragraph(5)ofregulation7

Regulation11

Regulation48 Regulation53 Paragraph(2)ofregulation57 Paragraph(3)ofregulation61 Regulation67 Paragraph(1)ofregulation72

Paragraph(3)ofregulation12 Regulation18 Regulation20 Regulation21

Paragraph(5)ofregulation23

PARTBPROVISIONSREFERREDTOINPARAGRAPH(6)OFREGULATION79 Regulation4 Paragraph(2)ofregulation40 Regulation41 Regulation42 Regulations44to47inclusive Regulation49 Regulation55(exceptparagraph(3)) Regulation56(exceptparagraph(4)) Regulation57(exceptparagraph(2)) Regulation58 Regulation63 Paragraph(2)ofregulation61 Regulation69 Regulation71 Regulation73 Regulation77

Paragraph(1)ofregulation6

Regulation7(exceptparagraph(5)) Regulation9

Regulation10

Regulation12(exceptparagraph(3)) Regulation14 Regulation15 Regulation19 Regulation22

Regulation23(exceptparagraph(5)) Regulations24to28inclusive Paragraph(2)ofregulation29 Regulations30to38inclusive Paragraph(2)ofregulation39

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