Civil Aviation (Airworthiness) Regulations, 2018

Section 1. Citation Section These Regulations may be cited as the Civil Aviation (Airworthiness) Regulations, 2018 and shall come into operation on such date as the Cabinet Secretary may, by notice in the Gazette , appoint.

Section 2. Interpretation Section In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— "acceptable" means the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") has reviewed the method, procedure, or policy and has neither objected to nor approved ("accepted by the appropriate authority as suitable for a particular purpose;") its proposed use or implementation; "Act" means the Civil Aviation Act, 2013; "aeronautical product" means any aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") , aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") engine ("a unit used or intended to be used for aircraft propulsion, consisting of at least those components and equipment necessary for functioning and control, but excludes the propeller (if applicable);") , propeller ("a device for propelling an aircraft that has blades on an engine driven shaft and that when rotated, produces by its action on the air, a thrust approximately perpendicular to its plane of rotation; it includes c...

Section 3. Application Section Kenyan registered aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") , wherever operated;

Section 4. Acceptance of type of certificate Section 4(1)(a) the type certificate or equivalent document was issued based on an airworthiness code recognized by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") ; or Section 4(1)(b) meet the required standards of the recognized airworthiness code; or Section 4(1)(b)(i) meet the required standards of the recognized airworthiness code; or Section 4(1)(b)(ii) has complied with any recommendations required by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") . Section 4(2) Upon acceptance of the type certificate by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") , the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") may, prior to issue of certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness, require the applicant to comply with any additional requirements as prescribed ("the Authority has issued written policy or methodology which imposes either a mandatory requirement, if the written policy or methodology states "shall," or a discretionary requirement if the written policy or methodology states "may";") by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") . Section 4(3) In this regulation, recogniz...

Section 5. Acceptance of production Section the work to be undertaken conforms to the specified design as approved ("accepted by the appropriate authority as suitable for a particular purpose;") by the State of Design ("the State having jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the type design;") ;

Section 6. Issue of supplemental type certificate Section 6(1) A person who alters a product by introducing a major modification in type design, not great enough to require a new application for a type certificate, shall apply for a supplemental type certificate to the regulatory agency of the State of Design that approved the type certificate for that product, or to the State of Registry of the aircraft.

Section 7. Application for certificate of airworthiness Section 7(1) An owner of an aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") registered in Kenya or an agent of the owner may apply to the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") for issue of a certificate of airworthiness for that aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") . Section 7(2) An applicant for a certificate of airworthiness shall apply on a form prescribed ("the Authority has issued written policy or methodology which imposes either a mandatory requirement, if the written policy or methodology states "shall," or a discretionary requirement if the written policy or methodology states "may";") by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") .

Section 8. Certificate of airworthiness to be in force Section 8(1) A person shall not fly an aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") unless there is in force in respect of that aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") , a certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness or a special flight permit duly issued or rendered valid under the law of the State of Registry ("a Contracting State on whose register an aircraft is entered;") and any conditions subject to which the certificate was issued or rendered valid are complied with. Section 8(2) The Certificate of Airworthiness shall contain Information in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

Section 9. Classifications of certificates of airworthiness Section a certificate of airworthiness;

Section 10. Amendment of Certificates of airworthiness Section The Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") may amend or modify any type of certificate of airworthiness issued under these Regulations upon application by the owner, operator ("a person, organization or enterprise, engaged in or offering to engage in an aircraft organization;") or on the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") 's own initiative.

Section 11. Surrender of certificate of airworthiness Section to the buyer upon sale of the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") within Kenya; or

Section 12. Validity and renewal of a Certificate of airworthiness Section 12(1) A certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness issued under these Regulations shall be valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Section 12(2)(a) a shorter period is specified by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") ; Section 12(2)(b) the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") amends, extends, suspends, revokes or otherwise terminates the certificate; and Section 12(2)(c) the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") owner or operator ("a person, organization or enterprise, engaged in or offering to engage in an aircraft organization;") surrenders the certificate to the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") . Section 12(3) A special flight permit shall be valid for a period of time specified in the permit. Section 12(4)(a) the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") or such of its equipment as is necess...

Section 13. Aircraft identification Section An applicant for a certificate of airworthiness or a restricted certificate of airworthiness or special flight permit shall show that the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") is properly registered and marked and has identification plates affixed to the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") .

Section 14. Issue of certificates of airworthiness Section 14(1) A certificate of airworthiness shall be issued for certificates of aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") in the specific category and model designated by the state of design in the type certificate. Section 14(2)(a) the applicant presents evidence to the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") that the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") conforms to a type design approved ("accepted by the appropriate authority as suitable for a particular purpose;") under a type certificate or a supplemental type certificate and to the applicable airworthiness directives of the state of manufacture or design; Section 14(2)(b) the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") has been inspected in accordance with the performance rules of these Regulations for inspections and...

Section 15. Airworthiness directives and service bulletins Section 15(1) A person shall not operate an aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") or aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") components to which an airworthiness directive applies except in accordance with the requirements of airworthiness directive. Section 15(2) Upon registration of an aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") in Kenya, the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") shall notify the State of Design ("the State having jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the type design;") of the registration of the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") in Kenya, and request that the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;")...

Section 16. Issue of restricted certificates of airworthiness Section 16(1) The Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") may issue a restricted certificate of airworthiness to the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") that does not qualify for a certificate of airworthiness including micro light, experimental amateur and kit built aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") , an aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") used for air races, aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") flying for exhibition purpose, a kite and any non-type certificated aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") . Sectio...

Section 17. Issue of special flight permits Section 17(1)(a) flying to a base where weighing, painting, repairs, modifications, maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") , or inspections are to be performed or to a point of storage; Section 17(1)(b) flying for the purpose of experimenting with or testing the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") including its engines and equipment; Section 17(1)(c) flying for the purpose of qualifying for the issue, renewal or validation ("confirmation by a contracting state on the basis of satisfactory evidence that the specific intended use or application complies with the requirements or standards of the state") of certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness and the approval of a modification ("a change to the type design of an aircraft or aeronautical product which is not a repair;") of the air...

Section 18. Export Certificate of Airworthiness Section 18(1) An owner of an aircraft registered in Kenya or an agent of the owner may apply to the Authority for issue of an export certificate of airworthiness for aeronautical products or article. Section 18(2)(a) Class I product-complete aircraft engine or propeller which has been certificated; Section 18(2)(b) Class II product — a major component of Class I product such as a wing, fuselage and empennage service, the failure of which would jeopardize the safety of a class I product or any part, material or system thereof; Section 18(2)(c) Class III product-any product or component which is not a Class I or Class II product or standard part. Section 18(3) An application for an export certificate of airworthiness shall be made on a form prescribed by the Authority at least 14 days before the intended date of export of the aircraft out of Kenya. Section 18(4)(a) the applicant submits a statement of compliance with the full intents of the approved maintenance programme or schedule; Section 18(4)(b) the applicant submits a statement of compliance with the mandatory airworthiness directives and service bulletins applicable to the aircra...

Section 19. Conditions on the special flight permit Section 19(1) A person shall not fly an aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") on a special flight permit unless that person has complied with conditions of this Regulation. Section 19(2)(a) the flight is made under the supervision of a person approved by the Authority ("approved by the Authority directly or in accordance with a procedure approved by the Authority;") for such flight, subject to any additional conditions which may be specified in the permit; Section 19(2)(b) a copy of the permit is carried on board the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") at all times when the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") is operating under the conditions of the permit; Section 19(2)(c) operating under the conditions of the permit; Section 19(2)(d) the aircraft ("any machine that der...

Section 20. Certificate of fitness for flight Section 20(1) A person shall not fly an aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") for the purpose of flight testing after repair ("restoration of an aeronautical product to an airworthy condition and to ensure that the aircraft continues to comply with the design aspects of the airworthiness requirements used for the issue of a type certificate, for that aircraft type, after the aircraft has been damaged or subjected to wear;") , modification ("a change to the type design of an aircraft or aeronautical product which is not a repair;") or maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") unless that aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") has been issued with a Certificate of Fitness for Flight containing a ma...

Section 21. Responsibility formaintenance Section 21(1)(a) all maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") which affect airworthiness are performed as prescribed ("the Authority has issued written policy or methodology which imposes either a mandatory requirement, if the written policy or methodology states "shall," or a discretionary requirement if the written policy or methodology states "may";") by the State of Registry ("a Contracting State on whose register an aircraft is entered;") ; Section 21(1)(b) maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") personnel make appropriate entries in the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") maintenance ("that the performa...

Section 22. Continuing airworthiness information Section 22(1)(a) monitor and assess maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") and operational experience with respect to continuing airworthiness ("the set of processes by which an aircraft,engine,propeller or part complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements and remains in a condition for safe operation throughout its operating life;") and provide the information as prescribed ("the Authority has issued written policy or methodology which imposes either a mandatory requirement, if the written policy or methodology states "shall," or a discretionary requirement if the written policy or methodology states "may";") by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") ; Section 22(1)(b) obtain and assess continuing airworthiness ("the set of processes by which an aircraft,engine,propeller or part complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements and remains in a condition for safe operation throughout its operat...

Section 23. Responsibilities of the Authority on continuing airworthiness Section 23(1)(a) ensure that, when it first enters on its register an aircraft of a particular type for which it is not the State of Design and issues or validates a Certificate of Airworthiness in regulation 14, and it shall notify the State of Design that it has entered such an aircraft on its register; Section 23(1)(b) determine the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft in relation to the appropriate airworthiness requirements in force for that aircraft; Section 23(1)(c) continues to comply with the appropriate airworthiness requirements after a modification, a repair or the installation of a replacement part; and Section 23(1)(c)(i) continues to comply with the appropriate airworthiness requirements after a modification, a repair or the installation of a replacement part; and Section 23(1)(c)(ii) is maintained in an airworthy condition and in compliance with the maintenance requirements of Civil Aviation (Air Operator Certificate And Administration) Regulations, and theses, this Regulations; Section 23(1)(d) ensure that the operator continues to comply with the appropriate airworthiness requirements aft...

Section 24. Compliance with the manufacturer's instructions Section the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") , including its engines, equipment and radios has been maintained in accordance with the approved ("accepted by the appropriate authority as suitable for a particular purpose;") maintenance programme ("a document which describes the specific scheduled maintenance tasks and their frequency of completion and related procedures, such as a reliability programme, necessary for the safe operation of those aircraft to which it applies;") and maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") procedures recommended by the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") manufacturer;

Section 25. Safety and survival equipment Section prescribed ("the Authority has issued written policy or methodology which imposes either a mandatory requirement, if the written policy or methodology states "shall," or a discretionary requirement if the written policy or methodology states "may";") safety and survival equipment that the crew or passengers are expected to use are accessible and easily identified, and its method of operation are clearly marked;

Section 26. Reporting of failures, malfunctions, and defects Section 26(1)(a) fires during flight and whether the related fire-warning system properly operated; Section 26(1)(b) fires during flight not protected by a related fire-warning system; Section 26(1)(c) false fire warning during flight; Section 26(1)(d) an engine exhaust system that causes damage during flight to the engine, adjacent structure, equipment, or components; Section 26(1)(e) an aircraft component that causes accumulation or circulation of smoke, vapor, or toxic or noxious fumes in the crew compartment or passenger cabin during flight; Section 26(1)(f) engine shutdown during flight because of flameout; Section 26(1)(g) engine shutdown during flight when external damage to the engine or aircraft structure occurs; Section 26(1)(h) engine shutdown during flight due to foreign object ingestion or icing; Section 26(1)(i) shutdown during flight of more than one engine on a multi-engine aircraft; Section 26(1)(j) a propeller feathering malfunction or inability of the system to control over-speed during flight; Section 26(1)(k) a fuel or fuel-dumping system malfunction that affects fuel flow or causes hazardous leakage...

Section 58. Contravention of Regulations Section A person who contravenes any provision of these Regulations may have his license, certificate, approval, authorisation, exemption or such other document revoked or suspended.

Section 59. Appeals to the Tribunal Section A person aggrieved with a decision of the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") under these regulations may within twenty-one days appeal to the Tribunal.

Section 60. Offences and penalties Section 60(1) If any provision of these Regulations is contravened in relation to an aircraft, the operator of that aircraft and the pilot-in-command, if the operator or, the pilot in command is not the person who contravened that provision he shall, without prejudice to the liability of any other person under these Regulations for that contravention, be deemed for the purposes of the following provisions of this Regulation to have contravened that provision unless he proves that the contravention occurred without his consent or connivance and that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the contravention. Section 60(2) If it is proved that an act or omission of any person, which would otherwise have been a contravention by that person of a provision of these Regulations was due to any cause not avoidable by the exercise of reasonable care by that person, the act or omission shall be deemed not to be a contravention by that person of that provision. Section 60(3) Where a person is charged with contravening a provision of these Regulations orders, notices or proclamations made there under by reason of his having been a member of the flight crew o...

Section 61. Transition Section 61(1) A license, certificate, approval or any other document issued to an operator ("a person, organization or enterprise, engaged in or offering to engage in an aircraft organization;") prior to the commencement of these Regulations shall continue in force as if it was issued under these Regulations until it expires or is cancelled by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") . Section 61(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, a person who at the commencement of these Regulations, is carrying out any acts, duties or operations affected by these Regulations shall, within one (1) year from the date of commencement, or within such longer time that the Cabinet Secretary may, by notice in the Gazette prescribe, comply with the requirements of these Regulations or cease to carry out such acts, duties or operations.

Section 62. Revocation of L.N. 83/2013 Section The Civil Aviation (Airworthiness) Regulations, 2013 are revoked.

Section 27. Persons authorised to performmaintenance,preventive maintenanceandmodification Section 27(1) A person shall not perform any task defined as maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") on an aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") or aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") components, except as provided in this regulation. Section 27(2)(a) a pilot licensed by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") ; Section 27(2)(b) a person performing maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") under the supervision of a licensed airc...

Section 28. Personnel authorised to approve for return to service Section 28(1) Except as authorized by the Authority, a person shall not approve an aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, appliance, or component for return to service after it has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or modification. Section 28(2)(a) a pilot licensed by the Authority who may return his or her aircraft to service after performing authorised preventive maintenance provided he has successfully completed an approved maintenance course on the type of aircraft; Section 28(2)(b) a pilot licensed by the Authority who may return his or her aircraft to service after performing authorised preventive maintenance provided he has successfully completed an approved maintenance course on the type of aircraft; Section 28(2)(c) a LAME who may approve aircraft and aircraft components for return to service after the LAME has performed, supervised, or inspected its maintenance subject to the limitations specified in the Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) Regulations and Civil Aviation (Air Operator Certification and Administration) Regulations; Section 28(2)(d) an AMO that may approve aircraft an...

Section 29. Persons authorised to perform inspections Section 29(1) Except as authorized by the Authority, a person shall not perform the inspections required by these Regulations, for aircraft and aircraft components prior to or after the aircraft has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or modification. Section 29(2)(a) a LAME who may conduct the required inspections of aircraft and aircraft components for which the LAME is rated and current; or Section 29(2)(b) an AMO that may perform the required inspections of aircraft and aircraft components as provided in the specific operating provisions approved by the Authority.

Section 30. Preventive Maintenance: Limitations Section removal, installation and repair ("restoration of an aeronautical product to an airworthy condition and to ensure that the aircraft continues to comply with the design aspects of the airworthiness requirements used for the issue of a type certificate, for that aircraft type, after the aircraft has been damaged or subjected to wear;") of landing gear tires;

Section 31. Performance rules:maintenance Section 31(1)(a) the current manufacturer's maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") manual or instructions for continued airworthiness issued by its manufacturer; and Section 31(1)(b) additional methods, techniques and practices required by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") ; or methods, techniques and practices approved by the Authority ("approved by the Authority directly or in accordance with a procedure approved by the Authority;") where the manufacturer's documents were not available. Section 31(2) A person shall use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus necessary to assure completion of the work in accordance with accepted industry practices. Section 31(3) If the involved manufacturer recommends special equipment or test apparatus, the person performing maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,in...

Section 32. Performance rules:inspection Section 32(1)(a) perform the inspection ("the examination of an aircraft or aircraft component to establish conformity with a standard approved by the Authority;") so as to determine whether the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") or portion of the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") under inspection ("the examination of an aircraft or aircraft component to establish conformity with a standard approved by the Authority;") meets all applicable airworthiness requirements; and Section 32(1)(b) if there is an inspection ("the examination of an aircraft or aircraft component to establish conformity with a standard approved by the Authority;") programme required or accepted for the specific aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") being inspected, perform the inspection ("the examination of...

Section 33. Airworthiness limitation performance rules Section A person performing an inspection ("the examination of an aircraft or aircraft component to establish conformity with a standard approved by the Authority;") or other maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") specified in an airworthiness limitations section of a current manufacturer's maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") manual, or instructions for continued airworthiness, shall perform the inspection ("the examination of an aircraft or aircraft component to establish conformity with a standard approved by the Authority;") or other maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement,...

Section 34. Aircraft mass schedule Section 34(1) An aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") in respect of which a certificate of airworthiness is issued under these Regulations shall be weighed and the position of the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") 's centre of gravity determined, at such times and in such manner as the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") may require or approve in the case of that aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") . Section 34(2)(a) the basic mass of the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") , namely the mass of the empty aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's...

Section 35. Markings and Placards Section on instruments, equipment, controls, etc., shall include such limitations or information as necessary for the direct attention of the flight crew during flight; or

Section 36. Requirement of noise certification. Section 36(1) An aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") to which this regulation applies shall not land or take off in Kenya unless there is in force a noise certificate issued or rendered valid by the competent Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") in which the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") is registered. Section 36(2)(a) a statement of conformity issued by State of Manufacture ("a Contracting State under whose authority an aircraft was assembled,approved for compliance with the type certificate and all extant supplemental type certificates, test flown and approved for operation; the state of manufacture may or may not also be the state of design;") or exporting Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") ; Section 36(2)(a)(i) a statement of conformity issued by State of Manufacture ("a Contracting State under whose authority an aircraft was assembled,approved for complia...

Section 37. Engine Emission certifications Section 37(1) The provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3) shall apply to all turbojet and turbofan engines intended for propulsion. Section 37(2) Emissions certification shall be granted by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") on the basis of satisfactory evidence ("a set of documents or activities that a Contracting State accepts as sufficient to show compliance with an airworthiness requirement;") that the engine ("a unit used or intended to be used for aircraft propulsion, consisting of at least those components and equipment necessary for functioning and control, but excludes the propeller (if applicable);") complies with requirements which are at least equal to the stringency of the provisions of these Regulation. Section 37(3)(a) name of certificating authority; Section 37(3)(b) manufacturers type and model designation; Section 37(3)(c) statement of any additional modifications incorporated for the purpose of compliance with the applicable emissions certification requirements; Section 37(3)(d) rated thrust; Section 37(3)(e) reference pressure ratio; Section 37(3)(f) a statement indicating compliance with Smoke Numb...

Section 38. Issue, suspension, revocation ofaircraftnoise certificate Section 38(1) An aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") included in the classification defined for noise certification purpose in Part A of the Second Schedule to these Regulations shall be issued with a noise certificate or a suitable statement attesting noise certification contained in another document approved ("accepted by the appropriate authority as suitable for a particular purpose;") by the State of Registry ("a Contracting State on whose register an aircraft is entered;") and required by that State to be carried in the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") . Section 38(2) The noise certificate referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall be issued or validated by the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") on the basis of satisfactory evidence ("a set of documents or activities that a Contracting State accepts as sufficient to show compliance with an airworthines...

Section 39. Keepingcertificate of release to servicerecords Section 39(1) All operators shall maintain a certificate of release to service ("a document containing a certification that inspection and maintenance work has been performed satisfactorily in accordance with the methods prescribed by the Authority;") in duplicate. Section 39(2)(a) be effective from the date of issue; Section 39(2)(b) cease to be effective upon expiration of the period in calendar days or flight time, whichever is earlier as specified in the maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") schedule; and Section 39(2)(c) be kept on board the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") and the original kept by the operator ("a person, organization or enterprise, engaged in or offering to engage in an aircraft organization;") .

Section 40. Technical Logbook Section 40(1) A technical logbook shall be kept in respect of every aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") registered in Kenya in respect of which a certificate in either commercial air transport or aerial work ("an aircraft operation in which an aircraft is used for specialized services such as agriculture, construction photography, surveying, observation and patrol, search and rescue, aerial advertisement etc.;") category is in force. Section 40(2) Technical logbook entries on defects which affect the airworthiness and safe operation of the aircraft ("any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface;") shall be made as specified in the Civil Aviation (Air Operator Certification and Administration) Regulations 2018. Section 40(3) Upon rectification of any defect which has been entered in the technical logbook in accordance with sub-regulation (2) of this regulation, a person issuing a certificate of release to service ("a document containi...

Section 41. Aircraft, engine and propeller logbooks. Section 41(1)(a) an aircraft log book; Section 41(1)(b) a separate log book in respect of each engine fitted in the aircraft; and Section 41(1)(c) a separate log book in respect of each variable pitch propeller fitted to the aircraft; Section 41(2) The log books shall include the particulars respectively specified in the Third Schedule to these Regulations and in the case of an aircraft having a maximum certificated take-off mass of 2730 kg or less, shall be of a type approved by the Authority. Section 41(3) An entry in a log book other than such an entry as is referred to in sub-paragraphs 2(d) (ii) or 3 (d)(ii) of the Third Schedule to these Regulations shall be made as soon as practicable after the occurrence to which it relates, but not more than 7 days after the expiration of the Certificate of Release to Service, in force in respect of the aircraft at the time of the occurrence. Section 41(4) An entry in a log book, being such an entry as is referred to in sub-paragraphs 2(d) (ii) or 3(d)(ii) of the Third Schedule to these Regulations shall be made upon each occasion that any maintenance, overhaul, repair, replacement, modi...

Section 42. Maintenance Records Section 42(1)(a) a description or reference to data acceptable ("the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure, or policy and has neither objected to nor approved its proposed use or implementation;") to the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") of work performed; Section 42(1)(b) completion date of the work performed; and Section 42(1)(c) name, signature ("an individual's unique identification used as a means of authenticating any record entry or a maintenance record; a signature may be hand-written, electronic or any other form acceptable to the Authority;") and licence number of the person approving the work. Section 42(2) The signature ("an individual's unique identification used as a means of authenticating any record entry or a maintenance record; a signature may be hand-written, electronic or any other form acceptable to the Authority;") required by sub-regulation (1) (c) shall constitute the approval for return to service only for the work performed. Section 42(3) A person working under the supervision of a LAME shall not perform any inspection ("the examination of an aircraft or aircraft component to establish conformity with...

Section 43. Records ofoverhauland rebuilding Section 43(1)(a) disassembled, cleaned, inspected as permitted, repaired as necessary, and reassembled using methods, techniques, and practices acceptable ("the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure, or policy and has neither objected to nor approved its proposed use or implementation;") to the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") ; and Section 43(1)(b) tested in accordance with approved ("accepted by the appropriate authority as suitable for a particular purpose;") standards and technical data, or in accordance with current standards and technical data acceptable ("the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure, or policy and has neither objected to nor approved its proposed use or implementation;") to the Authority ("the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority;") , which have been developed and documented by the holder of the type certificate, supplemental type certificate, or a material, part, process, or appliance ("any instrument, mechanism, equipment, part, apparatus, appurtenance, or accessory, including communications equipment, that is used or intended to be used in operating or controlling an aircraft in flight, is...

Section 44. Approval for return to service Section the appropriate maintenance ("that the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul,inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair;") record entry has been made in accordance with these Regulations;

Section 45. Content, form, and disposition of records for inspections Section 45(1)(a) type of inspection and a brief description of the extent of the inspection; Section 45(1)(b) date of inspection; Section 45(1)(c) aircraft total time and cycles in service; Section 45(1)(d) signature, the license number held by the person approving return to service the aircraft or aircraft component; Section 45(1)(e) if the aircraft is found to be airworthy and approved for return to service, the person shall include a statement certifying that the aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the type of work and was determined to be in an airworthy condition; Section 45(1)(f) if the aircraft is not approved for return to service because the aircraft needs maintenance, non-compliance with the applicable specifications, airworthiness directives, or other approved data, a statement that the aircraft has been inspected in accordance with inspection and a dated list of discrepancies and unairworthy items have been provided to the aircraft owner or operator; and Section 45(1)(g) if an inspection is conducted under an inspection programme provided for in the Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft) Re...