CIVIL AVIATION PART 1 General Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Air Navigation (General) Regulations 2006, and shall come into force on 30th March 2006. Revocation 2 The Air Navigation (General) Regulations 2005 are revoked. Interpretation 3 In these Regulations— a “ the Order ” means the Air Navigation Order 2005; b references to an “article” mean an article of the Order; and c other expressions used in these Regulations shall have the same respective meanings as in the Order. PART 2 Load Sheets and Weighing Requirements Particulars of load sheet 4 Every load sheet required by article 43(5) shall contain the following particulars— a the nationality mark of the aircraft to which the load sheet relates, and the registration mark assigned to that aircraft by the CAA ; b particulars of the flight to which the load sheet relates; c the total weight of the aircraft as loaded for that flight; d the weights of the several items from which the total weight of the aircraft, as so loaded, has been calculated including in particular the weight of the aircraft prepared for service and the respective total weights of the crew (unless included in the weight of the aircraft prepared for service), passengers, baggage and cargo intended to be carried on the flight; e the manner in which the load is distributed; f the position of the centre of gravity of the aircraft resulting from the particulars mentioned in sub-paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) which may be given approximately if and to the extent that the relevant certificate of airworthiness so permits; and g a certificate at the foot or end of the load sheet, signed by the person referred to in article 43(1) as responsible for the supervision of the loading of the aircraft, that the aircraft has been loaded in accordance with the written instructions furnished to him by the operator of the aircraft pursuant to article 43(1). Weighing requirements—passengers, crew and hand baggage 5 1 Subject to paragraph (2), for the purpose of calculating the total weight of the aircraft the respective total weights of the passengers and crew together with their hand baggage entered in the load sheet shall be computed from the actual weight of each person and their hand baggage and for that purpose each person and their hand baggage shall be separately weighed. 2 The total weights of the passengers and crew together with their hand baggage may, in accordance with paragraphs (3) to (8) and subject to regulation 7, be calculated at not less than the appropriate weights shown in Tables 1 or 2 and the load sheet shall bear a notation to that effect. 3 Subject to paragraph (4) where the total number of passenger seats available on an aircraft is 20 or more, the weights for males and females in columns 1 and 2 of Table 1 shall be applicable. 4 Where the total number of passenger seats available is 30 or more, the “all adult” weights in column 3 of Table 1 may be used for passengers over the age of 12 years. 5 For the purpose of Table 1, “holiday charter” means a flight by an aircraft for the carriage of passengers each of whom is carried pursuant to an agreement which provides for carriage by air to a place outside the United Kingdom and back from that place, or from another place to the United Kingdom (whether or not on the same aircraft) and for accommodation at a place outside the United Kingdom. Table 1 Aircraft with 20 or more passengers Passenger Seats Available 20 or more 30 or more Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Male Female All Adult Passengers on all flights except holiday charters 88kg 70kg 84kg Passengers on holiday charters 83kg 69kg 76kg Children (between 2–12 years) or infants under 2 years of age if occupying a separate seat 35kg 35kg Infants under 2 years of age if sharing a seat with an adult 0kg 0kg Flight crew 85kg 85kg Cabin crew 75kg 75kg 6 Where the total number of passenger seats available on an aircraft is 19 or less the weights in Table 2 shall be applicable. Table 2 Aircraft with fewer than 20 passenger seats Passenger Seats Available 1 – 5 6 – 9 10 – 19 Male passengers 104kg 96kg 92kg Female passengers 86kg 78kg 74kg Children (between 2-12 years) or infants under 2 years of age if occupying a separate seat 35kg 35kg 35kg Infants under 2 years of age if sharing a seat with an adult 0kg 0kg 0kg Flight crew 85kg 85kg 85kg Cabin crew 75kg 75kg 75kg 7 On flights where no hand baggage is carried or where such hand baggage is accounted for separately, 6 kg may be deducted from the weight of passengers over 12 years of age when using Table 2. 8 Where an immersion suit is worn or carried by a passenger or crew member, 3kg shall be added to the appropriate weight shown in Table 1 or 2 in each such case. Weighing requirements—hold baggage and cargo 6 1 Subject to paragraph (2), for the purpose of calculating the total weight of the aircraft the respective total weights of the hold baggage and cargo entered in the load sheet shall be computed from the actual weight of each piece of baggage, cargo or cargo container and for that purpose each piece or container shall be separately weighed. 2 In the case of an aircraft where the total number of passenger seats available is 20 or more, the total weights of the hold baggage may, subject to regulation 7, be calculated at not less than the weights shown in Table 3 and the load sheet shall bear a notation to that effect. Table 3 Hold Baggage Journey made by aircraft Hold baggage per aircraft Domestic journey 11kg European journey 13kg Intercontinental journey 15kg 3 For the purposes of Table 3— a “domestic journey” means a journey made by an aircraft which is confined within an area enclosed by rhumb lines joining successively the points shown in Table 4 but excluding any journey to or from Shannon; Table 4 Domestic journey N6100.00 W01100.00 N6100.00 E00200.00 N5105.00 E00200.00 N4930.00 W00400.00 N4930.00 W01100.00 N6100.00 W01100.00 a “European journey” is a journey made by an aircraft, not being a domestic journey, which is confined within an area enclosed by the rhumb lines joining successively the points shown in Table 5; Table 5 European journey N7200.00 E04500.00 N4000.00 E04500.00 N3500.00 E03700.00 N3000.00 E03700.00 N3000.00 W00600.00 N2700.00 W00900.00 N2700.00 W03000.00 N6700.00 W03000.00 N7200.00 W01000.00 N7200.00 E04500.00 an “intercontinental journey” is a journey made by an aircraft which is neither a domestic journey nor a European journey. Loading—additional provisions 7 1 If it appears to the person supervising the loading of the aircraft that any of the circumstances described in paragraph (2) arise he shall, if he considers it necessary in the interests of the safety of the aircraft, or if the CAA has so directed in the particular case, require any such person and his hand baggage, passenger or hold baggage, as the case may be, to be weighed for the purpose of the entry to be made in the load sheet. 2 The circumstances referred to in paragraph (1) are— a any person and his hand baggage to be carried exceeds the weights set out in Tables 1 or 2; b where regulation 5(7) applies, any passenger to be carried exceeds the weights set out in Table 2 as adjusted in accordance with that paragraph; or c any hold baggage to be carried exceeds the weights set out in Table 3. 3 If any person and his hand baggage, passenger or any hold baggage has been weighed pursuant to paragraph (1), the weights entered in the load sheet shall take account of— a the actual weight of that person and his hand baggage, that passenger or that hold baggage, as the case may be; or b the weight determined in accordance with regulation 5(2) or regulation 6(2), whichever weight shall be the greater. PART 3 Aircraft Performance Aeroplanes to which article 44(5) applies 8 1 Aeroplanes to which this regulation applies shall comply with Schedule 1. 2 This regulation applies to aeroplanes for which the CAA has granted a permission under article 44(5) except any aeroplane flying solely for the purpose of training persons to perform duties in aeroplanes. Helicopters to which article 45(1) applies 9 1 Helicopters to which this regulation applies shall comply with Schedule 2. 2 This regulation applies to helicopters to which article 45(1) applies except any helicopter flying solely for the purpose of training persons to perform duties in helicopters. Weight and performance—general provisions 10 1 The assessment of the ability of an aeroplane to comply with the requirements of Schedule 1 and of a helicopter to comply with the requirements of Schedule 2 shall be based on the specified information as to its performance. 2 In assessing the ability of an aeroplane to comply with sub-paragraphs (9), (12), (15) and (17) of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1, with sub-paragraphs (8) and (12) of paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 and with sub-paragraph (15) of paragraph 7 of Schedule 1, account may be taken of any reduction of the weight of the aeroplane which may be achieved after the failure of a power unit by such jettisoning of fuel as is feasible and prudent in the circumstances of the flight and in accordance with the flight manual relating to the aircraft. 3 In this Part and in Schedules 1 and 2— “specified” in relation to an aircraft means, unless otherwise stated, specified in, or ascertainable by reference to: the certificate of airworthiness in force in respect of that aircraft; or the flight manual or performance schedule for that aircraft; “the accelerate–stop distance” means the distance from the point on the surface of the aerodrome at which the aeroplane can commence its take-off run to the nearest point in the direction of take-off at which the aeroplane cannot roll over the surface of the aerodrome and be brought to rest in an emergency without the risk of accident; “the landing distance available” means the distance from the point on the surface of the aerodrome at which the aeroplane can commence its landing, having regard to the obstructions in its approach path, to the nearest point in the direction of landing at which the surface of the aerodrome is incapable of bearing the weight of the aeroplane under normal operating conditions or at which there is an obstacle capable of affecting the safety of the aeroplane; “the take-off distance available” means either the distance from the point on the surface of the aerodrome at which the aeroplane can commence its take-off run to the nearest obstacle in the direction of take-off projecting above the surface of the aerodrome and capable of affecting the safety of the aeroplane, or one and one half times the take-off run available, whichever is the less; “the take-off run available” means the distance from the point on the surface of the aerodrome at which the aeroplane can commence its take-off run to the nearest point in the direction of take-off at which the surface of the aerodrome is incapable of bearing the weight of the aeroplane under normal operating conditions. 4 For the purposes of Schedules 1 and 2— a the weight of the aircraft at the commencement of the take-off run or of the take-off shall be taken to be its gross weight including everything and everyone carried in or on it at the commencement of the take-off run or of the take-off; b the landing weight of the aircraft shall be taken to be the weight of the aircraft at the estimated time of landing allowing for the weight of the fuel and oil expected to be used on the flight to the aerodrome of intended destination or any alternate aerodrome, as the case may be; c where any distance referred to in paragraph (3) has been declared in respect of any aerodrome by the authority responsible for regulating air navigation over the territory of the Contracting State in which the aerodrome is situated, and in the case of an aerodrome in the United Kingdom, notified, that distance shall be deemed to be the relevant distance. PART 4 Noise and vibration, maintenance and aerodrome facilities Noise and vibration caused by aircraft on aerodromes 11 For the purposes of article 131(1), the conditions under which noise and vibration may be caused by aircraft (including military aircraft) on Government aerodromes, licensed aerodromes or on aerodromes at which the manufacture, repair or maintenance of aircraft is carried out by persons carrying on business as manufacturers or repairers of aircraft, shall be as follows— a the aircraft is taking off or landing; or b the aircraft is moving on the ground or water; or c the engines are being operated in the aircraft— d for the purpose of ensuring their satisfactory performance; e for the purpose of bringing them to a proper temperature in preparation for, or at the end of, a flight; or f for the purpose of ensuring that the instruments, accessories or other components of the aircraft are in a satisfactory condition. Pilots maintenance—prescribed repairs or replacements 12 For the purposes of article 16(7)(a), the following repairs or replacements are prescribed— a replacement of landing gear tyres, landing skids or skid shoes; b replacement of elastic shock absorber cord units on landing gear where special tools are not required; c replacement of defective safety wiring or split pins excluding those in engine, transmission, flight control and rotor systems; d patch-repairs to fabric not requiring rib stitching or the removal of structural parts or control surfaces, if the repairs do not cover up structural damage and do not include repairs to rotor blades; e repairs to upholstery and decorative furnishing of the cabin or cockpit interior when repair does not require dismantling of any structure or operating system or interfere with an operating system or affect the structure of the aircraft; f repairs, not requiring welding, to fairings, non-structural cover plates and cowlings; g replacement of side windows where that work does not interfere with the structure or with any operating system; h replacement of safety belts or safety harnesses; i replacement of seats or seat parts not involving dismantling of any structure or of any operating system; j replacement of bulbs, reflectors, glasses, lenses or lights; k replacement of any cowling not requiring removal of the propeller, rotors or disconnection of engine or flight controls; l replacement of unserviceable sparking plugs; m replacement of batteries; n replacement of wings and tail surfaces and controls, the attachments of which are designed to provide for assembly immediately before each flight and dismantling after each flight; o replacement of main rotor blades that are designed for removal where special tools are not required; p replacement of generator and fan belts designed for removal where special tools are not required; q replacement of VHF communication equipment, being equipment which is not combined with navigation equipment. Aeroplanes flying for the purpose of public transport of passengers—aerodrome facilities for approach to landing and landing 13 1 This regulation shall apply to every aeroplane registered in the United Kingdom engaged on a flight for the purpose of public transport of passengers on a scheduled journey and to every aeroplane so registered whose maximum total weight authorised exceeds 5,700 kg engaged on a flight for such a purpose otherwise than on a scheduled journey. 2 For the purposes of article 42(1)(c)(ii), the following manning and equipment are prescribed in relation to aerodromes intended to be used for landing or as an alternate aerodrome by aircraft to which this regulation applies— a air traffic control service or aerodrome flight information service, including the reporting to aircraft of the current meteorological conditions at the aerodrome; b very high frequency radiotelephony; c at least one of the following radio navigation aids, either at the aerodrome or elsewhere, and in either case for the purpose of assisting the pilot in locating the aerodrome and in making an approach to landing there— i radio direction finding equipment utilising emissions in the very high frequency bands; ii a non-directional radio beacon transmitting signals in the low or medium frequency bands; iii very high frequency omni-directional radio range; iv radar equipment. 3 Subject to paragraph (4), an aircraft to which this regulation applies shall not land or make an approach to landing at any aerodrome unless— a one of the services and the equipment prescribed by paragraph (2) are provided and are in operation at that aerodrome; b such services and equipment can be made use of by that aircraft; and c in the case of the navigation aids specified in paragraph (2)(c), instructions and procedures for the use of the aid are included in the operations manual relating to the aircraft. 4 A person shall be deemed not to have contravened paragraph (3) if he proves that— a for the time being use could not be made of the radio navigation aids provided under paragraph (2)(c) whether by reason of those aids not being in operation or of the unserviceability of equipment in the aircraft itself; and b the approach to landing was made in accordance with instructions and procedures appropriate to that circumstance and included in the operations manual relating to the aircraft. PART 5 Mandatory Reporting Reportable occurrences – time and manner of reporting and information to be reported 14 1 For the purposes of article 142(6) but subject to paragraph (2) it is prescribed that a report containing the information referred to in paragraph (3) shall be made to the CAA by post, telex, electronic, facsimile transmission or other similar means which produces a document containing a text of the communication (written in English) within 96 hours of the reportable occurrence coming to the knowledge of the person making the report. 2 If at the expiry of the time allowed by paragraph (1) for making the report any of the information referred to in that paragraph is not in the possession of the person making the report, he shall despatch the report to the CAA by post, telex, electronic, facsimile transmission or other similar means which produces a document containing a text of the communication (written in English) within 96 hours of the information coming into his possession. 3 For the purposes of article 142(6), a report shall, as far as possible, contain the following information— a the type, series and registration marks of the aircraft concerned; b the name of the operator of the aircraft; c the date of the reportable occurrence; d if the person making the report has instituted an investigation into the reportable occurrence, whether or not this has been completed; e a description of the reportable occurrence, including its effects and any other relevant information; f in the case of a reportable occurrence which occurs during flight— i the Co-ordinated Universal Time of the occurrence; ii the last point of departure and the next point of intended landing of the aircraft at that time; and iii the geographical position of the aircraft at that time; g in the case of a defect in or malfunctioning of an aircraft or any part or equipment of an aircraft, the name of the manufacturer of the aircraft, part or equipment, as the case may be, and, where appropriate, the part number and modification standard of the part or equipment and its location on the aircraft; h the signature and name in block capitals of the person making the report, the name of his employer and the capacity in which he acts for that employer; and i in the case of a report made by the commander of an aircraft or a person referred to in sub-paragraphs (f), (g) or (h) of article 142(5), the address or telephone number at which communications should be made to him, if different from that of his place of employment. Mandatory reporting of birdstrikes – time and manner of reporting and information to be reported 15 1 Subject to paragraph (2), for the purposes of article 143(2) a report containing the information referred to in paragraph (3) shall be made to the CAA by post, telex, electronic, facsimile transmission or other similar means which produce a document containing a text of the communication (written in English) within 96 hours of the birdstrike occurrence coming to the knowledge of the person making the report. 2 If at the expiry of the time allowed by paragraph (1) for making the report any of the information referred to in that paragraph is not in the possession of the person making the report, he shall despatch the report to the CAA by post, telex, electronic, facsimile transmission or other similar means which produce a document containing a text of the communication (written in English) within 96 hours of the information coming into his possession. 3 For the purposes of article 143(2) a report shall, as far as possible, contain the following information— a the type, series and registration marks of the aircraft concerned; b the name of the operator of the aircraft; c the date and the Co-ordinated Universal Time of the birdstrike occurrence; d the last point of departure and the next point of intended landing of the aircraft at that time; e a description of the birdstrike occurrence, including the part(s) of the aircraft affected, the effect on flight and any other relevant information; f the bird species/description; g the weather at the time of the occurrence; h the runway in use (where relevant); i the height and speed of the aircraft; j the phase of flight; k the position (if en route) of the aircraft at the time of the birdstrike; l any other reporting action taken; m the signature and name in block capitals of the person making the report; n the name of his employer and the capacity in which he acts for that employer; and o the address or telephone number at which communications should be made to him. PART 6 Navigation performance and equipment Minimum navigation performance and height keeping specifications 16 1 For the purposes of article 56(1) the following navigation performance capability is prescribed, that is to say, a capability to ensure that— a the standard deviation of lateral errors in the track of the aircraft is not more than 6.3 nautical miles; b the proportion of the flight time of the aircraft during which the actual track of the aircraft is 30 nautical miles or more off the track along which it has been given an air traffic control clearance to fly is less than 5.3 × 10-4, and; c the proportion of the flight time of the aircraft during which the actual track of the aircraft is between 50 and 70 nautical miles off the track along which it has been given an air traffic control clearance to fly is less than 13 × 10-5. 2 For the purposes of article 57(1), the following height keeping performance capability is prescribed, that is to say, a capability to ensure that— a altimetry system error shall be in compliance with paragraph 2.1.1(2) of Document 7030/4-NAT Part 1 Rules of the Air, Air Traffic Services and Search and Rescue ( ICAO Regional Procedures, Fourth Edition–1987); b in respect of aircraft first registered in a Contracting State on or after 1st January 1997 altitude can be automatically controlled within a tolerance band of + / − 65 feet; and c in respect of aircraft first registered in a Contracting State before 1st January 1997 altitude can be automatically controlled within a tolerance band of + / − 130 feet. North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specification Airspace 17 For the purposes of articles 56(1) and 155(1), the following airspace is prescribed as North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specification airspace, that is to say, the airspace from flight level 285 to flight level 420 within the area defined by rhumb lines joining successively the following points— Table 6 North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specification airspace N3410.00 W01748.00 North Pole N4152.00 W06700.00 N3630.00 W01500.00 N8200.00 W06000.00 N3900.00 W06700.00 N4200.00 W01500.00 N7800.00 W07500.00 N3835.00 W06853.00 N4300.00 W01300.00 N7600.00 W07600.00 N3830.00 W06915.00 N4500.00 W01300.00 N6500.00 W05745.00 N3830.00 W06000.00 N4500.00 W00800.00 N6500.00 W06000.00 N2700.00 W06000.00 N5100.00 W00800.00 N6400.00 W06300.00 N2700.00 W04000.00 N5100.00 W01500.00 N6100.00 W06300.00 N2218.00 W04000.00 N5400.00 W01500.00 N5700.00 W05900.00 N1700.00 W03730.00 N5434.00 W01000.00 N5300.00 W05400.00 N2400.00 W02500.00 N6100.00 W01000.00 N4900.00 W05100.00 N3000.00 W02500.00 N6100.00 00000.00 N4500.00 W05100.00 N3000.00 W02000.00 N8200.00 00000.00 N4500.00 W05300.00 N3139.00 W01725.00 N8200.00 E03000.00 N4336.00 W06000.00 and from there by that part of the arc of a circle radius 100 nautical miles centred on N3304.00 W01621.00 to N3410.00 W01748.00. Airborne Collision Avoidance System 18 For the purposes of paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 5 to the Order the prescribed requirements for an airborne collision avoidance system shall be the requirements for ACAS II equipment set out in Volume IV (Third Edition–July 2002), Chapter 4, of Annex 10 to the Chicago Convention. Mode S Transponder 19 1 For the purposes of paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 to the Order, the capability and functionality prescribed for Mode S Elementary Surveillance shall be that specified for a level 2 transponder in Volumes III (First Edition–July 1995) and IV (Third Edition–July 2002) of Annex 10 (Third Edition) to the Chicago Convention together with the additional functionality specified in paragraph (3). 2 For the purposes of paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 to the Order, the capability and functionality prescribed for Mode S Enhanced Surveillance shall be that specified for a level 2 transponder in Volumes III (First Edition–July 1995) and IV (Third Edition–July 2002) of Annex 10 (Third Edition) to the Chicago Convention together with the additional functionality specified in paragraph (3) and the additional downlinked parameters specified in paragraph (4). 3 The additional functionality referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) is— a capability to support the Interrogator Identifier ( II ) Code and Surveillance Identifier ( SI ) Code functionality; b Extended Squitter Functionality which, for this purpose, means functionality that supports Mode S Elementary Surveillance and Mode S Enhanced Surveillance to provide Automatic Dependant Surveillance–Broadcast, using unsolicited transponder broadcasts; c ACAS Active Resolution Advisory. 4 The additional downlinked parameters referred to in paragraph (2) are— a reporting of the Magnetic Heading Downlinked Aircraft Parameter; b reporting of the Indicated Airspeed Downlinked Aircraft Parameter; c reporting of the Mach Number Downlinked Aircraft Parameter; d reporting of the Vertical Rate Downlinked Aircraft Parameter; e reporting of the Roll Angle Downlinked Aircraft Parameter; f reporting of the Track Angle Rate Downlinked Aircraft Parameter; g reporting of the True Track Angle Downlinked Aircraft Parameter; h reporting of the Ground Speed Downlinked Aircraft Parameter; i reporting of the Selected Vertical Intent Downlinked Aircraft Parameter (including Barometric Pressure Setting). Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport Karen Buck Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Department for Transport 6th March 2006