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The Laws of Fiji
Last Updated: 15 January 2013

[CIA 13,100] Operations manual43 

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(1) This regulation applies to all public transport and flights conducted under an Air Operator Certificate issued under these Regulations, except aircraft used for the time being solely for flights which are training testing or checking persons to perform duties in an aircraft.

[subreg (1) am LN 82 of 2009 reg 24, effective 6 February 2010]

(2) An operator may add to the content of an operations manual matters not stipulated in subregulation (4).
(3) The operator of an aircraft to which this regulation applies shall—
  • (a)make available to each member of his or her operating staff an operations manual or the portion(s) thereof relevant to his or her functions and responsibilities; and
  • (b)keep and update the Operations Manual and parts thereof.

[subreg (3) am LN 82 of 2009 reg 24, effective 6 February 2010]

(3A) The Operations Manual or any part thereof may, subject to the approval of the Authority, be provided in an electronic or other format. The information or data in such electronic or other format of documents shall be capable of being readily accessible to any staff member who may need it. Authority approval will require the operator to demonstrate that they have provided the facility and training for staff members to be able to access the data or information needed for their function and responsibility.

[subreg (3A) insrt LN 82 of 2009 reg 24, effective 6 February 2010]

(4) Each operations manual shall contain all information and instructions necessary to enable the operating staff to perform their duties as such, including but not limited to information and instructions relating to the following—
  • (a)operations, administration and supervision—
    • (i)titles, names and responsibilities of operations personnel pertaining to the conduct of light operations and supporting operations;
    • (ii)checklists of emergencies and safety equipment in accordance with regulations 23 and instructions for its use;
  • (b)a safety management system—
    • (i)company safety policy;
    • (ii)responsibility of personnel;
    • (iii)a flight data analysis programme which is non-punitive and contains adequate safeguards to protect the sources of the data that is established and maintained by or on behalf of operators who operate aeroplanes of a maximum certificated take-off mass in excess of 27,000 kg;
  • (c)personnel training—
    • (i)flight crew training programmes and requirements;
    • (ii)cabin crew duties and training programmes;
  • (d)fatigue and flight time limitations as required by regulations 49;
  • (e)flight operations—
    • (i)the minimum flight crew required for each type of operation including the designation of the succession of command;
    • (ii)the in-flight and emergency duties assigned to each crew member;
    • (iii)specific instructions for the computation of the quantities of fuel and oil to be carried, having regard to all circumstances of the operation including the possibility of the failure of one or more of power plants while en route in accordance with regulations 39;
    • (iv)the conditions under which oxygen shall be used and the amount of oxygen to be carried in accordance with the regulation 23(6) Scale K;
    • (v)instructions for mass and balance control in accordance with regulations 41;
    • (vi)instructions for the conduct and control of ground de-icing or anti-icing operations;
    • (vii)the specifications for the operational flight plan;
    • (viii)the normal, abnormal and emergency procedures to be used by the flight crew, the checklists relating to those procedures and aircraft systems information taking into account human factor principles;
    • (ix)standard operating procedures for each phase of light;
    • (x)instructions on the use of normal checklists and the timing of their use;
    • (xi)emergency evacuation procedures;
    • (xii)departure contingency procedures;
    • (xiii)instructions on the maintenance of altitude awareness and the use of automated of flight crew callout;
    • (xiv)instructions on the use of auto-pilots and auto throttles in IMC;
    • (xv)instructions on the clarifications and acceptance of ATC clearances, particularly where terrain clearance is involved;
    • (xvi)departure and approach briefings;
    • (xvii)route and destination familiarisation;
    • (xviii)stabilised approach procedures;
    • (xix)limitations on high rates of descent near the earth's surface;
    • (xx)conditions required to commence or continue an instrument approach in accordance with regulation 37;
    • (xxi)instructions for the conduct of precision and non-precision approaches;
    • (xxii)allocation of flight crew duties and procedures for the management of crew workload during night and IMC instrumental approach and landing operations;
    • (xxiii)instructions and training requirements for the avoidance of controlled flight into terrain and policy for the use of GPWS;
    • (xxiv)for operators of Fiji registered aircraft operating internationally information and instructions relating to the interception of civil aircrafts for pilots-in-command of intercepted aircrafts, the procedures to be followed by such aircraft and visual signals for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft;
    • (xxv)for aircraft intended to be operated above FL490, action to be taken in the event of exposure to solar cosmic radiation;
  • (f)aircraft performance, operating instructions and climb performance with all engines operating to enable the pilot-in-command to determine the climb gradient that can be achieved during the departure phase for the existing take-off conditions and intended take-off technique, in accordance with regulations 42;
  • (g)route guides and charts, a route guide to ensure that the flight crew will have, for each flight, information relating to communication facilities, navigation aids, aerodromes and such other information as the operator deems necessary for the proper conduct of flight operations;
  • (h)minimum flight altitudes—
    • (i)the method of determining minimum flight altitudes, in accordance with regulations 118 for IFR operations and regulation 114 for VFR operations;
    • (ii)the minimum flight altitudes for each IFR route to be flown;
  • (i)aerodrome operating minima, in accordance with regulation 37 —
    • (i)the methods for determining aerodrome operating minima;
    • (ii)aerodrome operating minima for each of the aerodromes likely to be used for landings or as alternates for both ETOPS and non ETOPS flights, as applicable;
    • (iii)the increase of aerodrome minima in case of degradation of approach or aerodrome facilities;
  • (j)search and rescue—
    • (i)the ground-air visual signal code for use by survivors;
    • (ii)procedures for pilots-in-command observing an accident in accordance with ICAO Annex 12;
  • (k)dangerous goods, in accordance with regulations 29 —
    • (i)information and instructions on the carriage of dangerous goods;
    • (ii)action to be taken in the event of an emergency;
  • (l)navigation—
    • (i)a list of navigation equipment to be carried in accordance with regulation 22 and any requirements relating to Required Navigation Performance;
    • (ii)long-range navigation procedures to be used;
  • (m)communications — the circumstances in which a radio listening watch is to be maintained;
  • (n)security—
    • (i)security instruction and guidance;
    • (ii)on board each aircraft a checklist of the procedures to be followed in searching for a bomb in case of suspected sabotage;
    • (iii)the checklist in (ii) must contain information on the least-risk bomb location specific to each aircraft type;
  • (o)human factors — the operators’ training programme and syllabus for the development of knowledge and skills related to human performance;
  • (p)approved scheme — any particulars required to be entered under a scheme approved under these Regulations;
  • (q)mercy flights — Operator policy on mercy flights;
  • (r)Minimum Equipment List for each aircraft; and
  • (s)Procedures for the operation of airborne collision avoidance systems (ACAS), as applicable; and
  • (t)operational procedures for refuelling when passengers are embarking, on board or disembarking.

[subreg (4) am LN 82 of 2009 reg 24, effective 6 February 2010]

(5) The operations manual shall not be required to contain any information or instructions available in a flight manual accessible to the persons by whom the information or instructions may be required.
(6) An aircraft to which this regulation applies shall not fly unless, not less than 30 days prior to such flight, the operator has furnished to the Authority a copy of the whole of the operations manual in respect of that aircraft.
(7) Any amendment or addition to the operations manual must be furnished to the Authority before they come into effect—
(8) Without prejudice to subregulations (6) and (7), the operator must make such amendments or additions to the operations manual as the Authority may require for the purposes of ensuring the safety of the aircraft or of persons or property carried therein or the safety, efficiency or regularity of air navigation.
(9) Notwithstanding subregulation (8), the operator shall submit to the Authority for the Authority's approval the contents of the operations manual set out in paragraphs (4) (c), (d), (i), (l) and (r).
(10) In this regulation, “operating staff” means the servants and agents employed by the operator, whether or not as a crew member, to ensure flights are conducted in a safe manner, and includes an operator who himself or herself performs those functions.

[reg 43 subst LN 72 of 2003 reg 16, effective 1 July 2004]