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59 Application and date of effect — small aeroplanes
       The standards set out in this Part apply only to a small aeroplane engaged in air transport operations.

Division 2 Emergency exits
Subdivision 2.1 Application

60 Application — CASR Subpart 90.D
       The standards set out in this Division apply for the CASR Subpart 90.D regulation for which they are expressed to apply.
Subdivision 2.2 Emergency exits

61 Application — CASR 90.410 (2) (b)
       The standards set out in this Subdivision apply for paragraph 90.410 (2) (b) of CASR 1998.

62 Passenger-carrying aeroplanes
       The standards set out in this Subdivision are for a small aeroplane, engaged in regular public transport operations, that has 10 or more passenger seats.

63 Emergency exits — requirements
       63.1The aeroplane must have an emergency exit from the flight crew compartment if a door between the compartment and the passenger cabin may block the crew's escape after the emergency landing conditions mentioned in the aeroplane's type certification basis.
       63.2Each emergency exit from the aeroplane must be identified by an approved sign that:
(a) shows:
           (i) the word "EXIT" in white letters 25 mm high on a red background 50 mm high, or in red letters 25 mm high on a white background 50 mm high; or
           (ii) a universal exit symbol complying with the means of compliance set out in EASA AMC 25.812 (b) (1) and (2) as in force 19 September 2007; and
(b) is self-illuminated or electrically illuminated independently of the normal cabin lighting system; and
(c) has a luminance of at least 0.5 cd/m² at all times.
       63.3If a provision of CASR 1998 or this MOS requires the aeroplane to have an emergency exit and the exit does not use a floor-level door, the exit must:
(a) in the case of a low-wing aeroplane — be located over the wing; or
(b) in any other case — provide a means for the aeroplane's occupants to reach the ground safely in an emergency.
       63.4Subsection 63.5 applies only if the aeroplane has:
(a) 15 seats or less; and
(b) an external door or doors on only 1 side of the fuselage.
       63.5The aeroplane must have at least 1 emergency exit on the opposite side of the fuselage from the external door or doors.
       63.6Subsection 63.7 applies only if the aeroplane has:
(a) at least 16, but not more than 23 seats; and
(b) an external door, or doors, on only 1 side of the fuselage.
       63.7The aeroplane must have at least 3 emergency exits, of which at least 2 must be on the opposite side of the fuselage from the external door or doors.
       63.8In subsections 63.4 and 63.6:
       seats includes crew member seats.
       63.9A passenger aisle