Public transport - operators’ responsibilities

(1) The operator of an aircraft registered in the Colony shall not permit the aircraft to fly for the purpose of public transport without first– (a) designating from among the flight crew a pilot to be the commander of the aircraft for the flight; and (b) satisfying himself by every reasonable means that the aeronautical radio stations and Civil Aviation 349 navigational aids serving the intended route or any planned diversion therefrom are adequate for the safe navigation of the aircraft; and (c) satisfying himself by every reasonable means that the aerodromes at which it is intended to take-off or land and any alternate aerodrome at which a landing may be made are suitable for the purpose and in particular are adequately manned and equipped to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its passengers, provided that the operator of the aircraft shall not be required to satisfy himself as to the adequacy of fire-fighting, search, rescue or other services which are required only after the occurrence of an accident. (2) The operator of an aircraft registered in the Colony shall not permit any person to be a member of the crew thereof during any flight for the purpose of public transport (except a flight for the sole purpose of training persons to perform duties in aircraft) unless such person has had the training, experience, practice and periodical tests specified in Part B of the Tenth Schedule to this Order in respect of the duties which he is to perform and unless the operator has satisfied himself that such person is competent to perform his duties, and in particular to use the equipment provided in the aircraft for that purpose. The operator shall maintain, preserve, produce and furnish information respecting, records relating to the forgoing matters in accordance with Part B of the said Tenth Schedule.