Nig Cars Part 9 Air Operator Certification and Administration

NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
REGULATIONS
PART 9
AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
2023
NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION
REGULATIONS

REGULATIONS
PART 9
AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
APRIL 2023
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REGULATIONS Part 9 – Air Operator Certification and Administration
Record of Amendment
Amendment Number Date of Amendment Affected Description

sections
Updated to latest
4 April,2023 All amendment of applicable
ICAO annexes as per the
status stated in Part 1 of
this regulations and the
introduction to this Part
Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu
Director General of Civil Aviation
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INTRODUCTION
Part 9 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) presents the regulatory requirements
for persons or organisations to be granted an air operator certificate (AOC) by Nigeria and
includes regulations concerning flight operations management, continuing airworthiness
requirements, aviation security management, and dangerous goods management and shipping.
This part of the Nig.CARs is based on the SARPs in ICAO Annex 18, The Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air, to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago
Convention), Amendment 12; Annex 6, Part I, International Commercial Air Transport –
Aeroplanes, Amendment 48; Annex 6, Part III, International Operations – Helicopters,
Amendment 24; Annex 8, Airworthiness of Aircraft, Amendment 109; Annex 17, Aviation
Security, Amendment 18; and Annex 19, Safety Management, Amendment 1.
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CONTENTS
PART 9 – AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION ………………………9-1
9.1 AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
9.1.1.1 Applicability …………………………………………………………………………...9-1
9.1.1.2 Definitions ……………………………………………………………………………. 9-1
9.1.1.3 Abbreviations …………………………………………………………………………9-1
9.1.1.4 General.………………………………………………………………………………..9-3
9.1.1.5 Application for an AOC ………………………………………………………………9-3
9.1.1.6 Issuance or Denial of an AOC ………………………………………………………9-3
9.1.1.7 Contents of an AOC ………………………………………………………………….9-4
9.1.1.8 Duration and Renewal of an AOC ………………………………………………….9-5
9.1.1.9 Amendment of an AOC …………………………………………………………… ..9-5
9.1.1.10 Access for Inspection ………………………………………………………………..9-6
9.1.1.11 Authority to Inspect …………………………………………………………………..9-6
9.1.1.12 Continued Validity of an AOC ………………………………………………………9-7
9.1.1.13 Exemption Authority ………………………………………………………………….9-7
9.1.1.14 Advertising……………………………………………………………………………..9-8
9.2 AOC ADMINISTRATION …………………………………………………………………….9-8
9.2.1.1 Applicability …………………………………………………………………………...9-8
9.2.2 General ………………………………………………………………………………..9-8
9.2.2.1 Main Base of Operations ……………………………………………………………9-8
9.2.2.2 Key Management Personnel Required for Commercial Air Transport

Operations ……………………………………………………………………………9-9
9.2.2.3 Quality System ……………………………………………………………………...9-10
9.2.2.4 Submission and Revision of Policy and Procedure Manuals ………………….9-10
9.2.2.5 Retention of Records ………………………………………………………………9-11
9.2.2.6 Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder Records….. ………………9-13
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9.2.2.7 Aircraft Operated by the AOC Holder …………………………………………….9-13

9.2.2.8 Aircraft Technical Log ………………………………………………………………9-13
9.2.2.9 Company Procedures Indoctrination ……………………………………………..9-14
9.2.2.10 Safety Management System ……………………………………………………...9-14
9.2.2.11 Flight Safety Documents System …………………………………………………9-14
9.2.3 Aircraft ……………………………………………………………………………….9-14
9.2.3.1 Authorised Aircraft ………………………………………………………………….9-14
9.2.3.2 Dry Leasing of Foreign-Registered Aircraft …………………………………….9-15
9.2.3.3 Aircraft Interchange ………………………………………………………………...9-15
9.2.3.4 Wet Leasing …………………………………………………………………………9-15
9.2.3.5 Emergency Evacuation Demonstration …………………………………………..9-16
9.2.3.6 Demonstration Flights ……………………………………………………………...9-17
9.2.4 Facilities and Operations Schedules………………………………………………9-17
9.2.4.1 Facilities ……………………………………………………………………………..9-17
9.2.4.2 Operations Schedules..……………………………………………………………..9-18
9.3 AOC FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ………………………………………….9-18
9.3.1.1 Applicability ………………………………………………………………………….9-18
9.3.1.2 Operations Manual …………………………………………………………………9-18
9.3.1.3 Training Manual …………………………………………………………………….9-19
9.3.1.4 Aircraft Operating Manual ………………………………………………………….9-20
9.3.1.5 Aircraft Technical Log Entries – Journey Records Section …………………….9-20
9.3.1.6 Designation of Pilot-in-Command for Commercial Air Transport ……………...9-21
9.3.1.7 Required Cabin Crew Members …………………………………………………..9-21
9.3.1.8 Carriage of Special Situation Passengers ……………………………………….9-21
9.3.1.9 Crew Member Checking and Standardisation Programme …………………….9-21
9.3.1.10 Reserved …………………………………………………………………………….9-22
9.3.1.11 Flight Deck Check Procedure ……………………………………………………..9-22
9.3.1.12 Minimum Equipment List and Configuration Deviation List …………………….9-22
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9.3.1.13 Performance Planning Manual… …………………………………………………9-22

9.3.1.14 Performance Data Control System ……………………………………………….9-23
9.3.1.15 Aircraft Loading and Handling Manual …………………………………………...9-23
9.3.1.16 Mass and Balance Data Control System ………………………………………...9-23
9.3.1.17 Cabin Crew Member Manual ……………………………………………………...9-23
9.3.1.18 Passenger Briefing Cards ………………………………………………………….9-23
9.3.1.19 Aeronautical Data Control System ………………………………………………..9-24
9.3.1.20 Route Guide – Areas, Routes, Aerodromes, and Heliports ……………………9-24
9.3.1.21 Weather Reporting Sources ……………………………………………………….9-24
9.3.1.22 De-Icing and Anti-Icing Programme ……………………………………………..9-24
9.3.1.23 Flight Dispatch and Monitoring System …………………………………………..9-25
9.3.1.24 Managing Fatique-Related Safety Risks.......................................................... 9-25
9.3.1.25 Communications Facilities …………………………………………………………9-26
9.3.1.26 Routes and Areas of Operation …………………………………………………...9-26
9.3.1.27 Navigational Accuracy ……………………………………………………………..9-26
9.3.1.28 Aircraft Tracking …………………………………………………………………….9-27
9.4 AOC CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS ……………………………9-28
9.4.1.1 Applicability ………………………………………………………………………….9-28
9.4.1.2 Continuing airworthiness Responsibility ………………………………………….9-28
9.4.1.3 Approval and Acceptance of AOC Maintenance Systems and
Programmes ………………………………………………………………………...9-29
9.4.1.4 Maintenance Control Manual ……………………………………………………...9-30
9.4.1.5 Continuing airworthiness Management …………………………………………..9-32
9.4.1.6 Reserved …………………………………………………………………………….9-32
9.4.1.7 Reserved …………………………………………………………………………….9-32
9.4.1.8 Continuing airworthiness Records ………………………………………………..9-32
9.4.1.9 Aircraft Technical Log Entries – Continuing airworthiness Records
Section ……………………………………………………………………………….9-34
9.4.1.10 Return to Service …………………………………………………………………...9-34
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9.4.1.11 Modifications and Repairs …………………………………………………………9-35

9.4.1.12 Aircraft Maintenance Programme …………………………………………………9-36
9.4.1.13 Reliability Programme ……………………………………………………………...9-37
9.4.1.14 Authority to Perform and Approve Maintenance, Overhaul,
Modifications, Repairs, and Inspections ………………………………………….9-38
9.4.1.15 Reserved……………………………………………………………………………..9-38
9.4.1.16 Rest and Duty Limitations for Persons Performing Maintenance Functions
on AOC Holder Aircraft……………………………………………………………..9-38
9.4.1.17 Ageing Aircraft Maintenance And Safety Improvements ……………………….9-38
9.5 AOC SECURITY MANAGEMENT ………………………………………………………...9-39
9.5.1.1 Applicability ………………………………………………………………………….9-39
9.5.1.2 Security Requirements ……………………………………………………………..9-39
9.5.1.3 Security Training Programme ……………………………………………………..9-39
9.5.1.4 Reporting Acts of Unlawful Interference ………………………………………….9-40
9.5.1.5 Aircraft Search Procedure Checklist ……………………………………………..9-40
9.5.1.6 Flight Crew Compartment Doors, if Installed – Security Procedures …………9-40
9.5.1.7 Flight Crew Compartment Doors, Large Aeroplanes – Security
Procedures …………………………………........................................................9-41
9.5.1.8 Carriage of Weapons ………………………………………………………………9-41
9.6 AOC DANGEROUS GOODS MANAGEMENT ………………………………………….9-41
9.6.1.1 Applicability ………………………………………………………………………….9-41
9.6.1.2 Approval to Transport Dangerous Goods ………………………………………..9-42
9.6.1.3 Scope…………………………………………………………………………………9-42
9.6.1.4 Limitations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods ……………………………..9-42
9.6.1.5 Classification ………………………………………………………………………..9-43
9.6.1.6 Packagings ………………………………………………………………………….9-43
9.6.1.7 Labelling and Marking ……………………………………………………………..9-44
9.6.1.8 Dangerous Goods Transport Document …………………………………………9-44
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9.6.1.9 Acceptance of Dangerous Goods ………………………………………………...9-44

9.6.1.10 Inspection for Damage, Leakage, or Contamination ……………………………9-45
9.6.1.11 Removal of Contamination ………………………………………………………...9-45
9.6.1.12 Loading Restrictions and Stowage of Dangerous Goods ………………………9-45
9.6.1.13 Provision of Information ……………………………………………………………9-46
9.6.1.14 Dangerous Goods Training Programme and Manual …………………………..9-47
9.6.1.15 Dangerous Goods Incident and Accident Reports ……………………………...9-48
9.6.1.16 Shipper’s Responsibilities ………………………………………………………….9-48
9.6.1.17 Dangerous Goods Security Provisions …………………………………………..9-48
9.7. CARGO COMPARTMENT SAFETY ……………………………………………………..9-49

9.7.1.1. Transport of items in the cargo compartment ……………………………………9-49
9.7.1.2. Fire protection ……………………………………………………………………….9-49
PART 9 – IMPLEMENTING STANDARDS ……………………………………………………….9-50
IS 9.1.1.7(a) Contents of an AOC…… ……………………………………………………...…...9-52
IS 9.1.1.7(b) Operations Specifications For Each Aircraft Model ……………………………..9-54
IS 9.2.2.2 Management Personnel Required for Commercial Air Transport Operations...9-60
IS 9.2.2.3 Quality System ……………………………………………………………………..9-63
IS 9.2.2.5 Retention of Records ……………………………………………………………...9-75
IS 9.2.2.8 Aircraft Technical Log IS …………………………………………………………...9-77
IS 9.2.2.11 Flight Safety Documents System……... ………………………………………….9-80
IS 9.2.3.2 Dry Leasing of Foreign-Registered Aircraft………………………………………9-83
IS 9.2.3.3 Aircraft Interchange …... …………………………………………………………...9-84
IS 9.2.3.4 Wet Leasing …………………………………………………………………………9-85
IS 9.2.3.5 Emergency Evacuation Demonstration ……….…………………………………9-86
IS 9.2.3.6 Demonstration Flights … …………………………………………………… ……..9-87
IS 9.3.1.2(g) Operations Manual……………….…………………………………………………9-88
IS 9.3.1.3 Training Manual … ………………………………………………………………..9-100
IS 9.3.1.4 Aircraft Operating Manual … …………………………………………………….9-103
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IS 9.3.1.18 Passenger Briefing Cards ……. …………………………………………………9-109

IS 9.3.1.19 Aeronautical Data Control System ……………………………………………...9-110
IS 9.3.1.20 Route Guide – Areas, Routes, Aerodromes, and Heliports …..………………9-111
IS 9.3.1.21 Weather Reporting Sources …. …………………………………………………9-112
IS 9.3.1.22 De-Icing and Anti-Icing Programme …. ………………………………………...9-113
IS 9.3.1.23 Flight Monitoring System.................….. ………………………………………...9-114
IS 9.4.1.4 Maintenance Control Manual … …………………………………………………9-115
IS 9.4.1.8 Continuing Airworthiness Records ……………………………………………...9-118
IS 9.4.1.11 Modifications and Repairs………………………………………………………...9-121
IS 9.4.1.17(b) Ageing Airplane Inspections and Records Reviews. ………………………….9-122
IS 9.4.1.17(c) Repairs Assessment for Pressurized Fuselages. ……………………………..9-123
iS 9.4.1.17(d) Supplemental Inspections………………………………………………………...9-124

IS 9.4.1.17(e) Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Maintenance Program …9-125
IS 9.4.1.17(f) Fuel Tank System Maintenance Program. ……………………………………..9-126
IS 9.4.1.17(g) Limit of Validity. ……………………………………………………………………9-127
IS 9.4.1.17(h) Flammability Reduction Means. …………………………………………………9-134
IS 9.4.1.17 (i) Fuel Tank Vent Explosion Protection……………………………………………9-137
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PART 9 – AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
9.1 AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
9.1.1.1 APPLICABILITY
(a) This part prescribes the requirements for the carriage of passengers, cargo or
mail for remuneration or hire by persons or organisations whose principal place
of business or permanent residence is located in Nigeria.
(b) This Part of the regulations prescribes requirements for the original certification
and continued validity of air operator certificates (AOC) issued by Nigeria.
(c) Except where specifically noted, Part 9 applies to all commercial air transport
operations by AOC holders for which Nigeria is the State of the Operator under
the definitions provided in ICAO Annex 6 and Part 1 of these regulations.
9.1.1.2 DEFINITIONS
Definitions are contained in Part 1 of these regulations.
9.1.1.3 ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this part:
AC – Advisory Circular
ACAS – Airborne Collision Avoidance System
AD – Airworthiness Directive
AFM – Aircraft Flight Manual
AMO – Approved Maintenance Organisation
AME – Aviation Maintenance Engineer
AOC – Air Operator Certificate
AOM – Aircraft Operating Manual
ATC – Air Traffic Control
ATPL – Air Transport Pilot Licence
ATS – Air Traffic Service
CAST – Commercial Aviation Safety Team
CAT – Commercial Air Transport
CAT I – Category I
CAT II – Category II
CAT III – Category III
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CDL – Configuration Deviation List

DH – Decision Height
EDTO – Extended Diversion Time Operation
EFB – Electronic Flight Bag
EVS – Enhanced Vision System
FDAP – Flight Data Analysis Programme
FDR – Flight Data Recorder
FOO – Flight Operations Officer
FRMS – Fatigue Risk Management System
HUD – Head-Up Display
ICAO – International Civil Aviation Organisation
IFR – Instrument Flight Rules
IMC – Instrument Meteorological Conditions
IS – Implementing Standard
LOV – Limit of Validity
MCAI—Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
MCM – Maintenance Control Manual
MEL – Minimum Equipment List
OM – Operations Manual
PBN – Performance-Based Navigation
PIC – Pilot-In-Command
RFFS – Rescue And Fire Fighting Service
RNP – Required Navigation Performance
RVR – Runway Visual Range
SMM – Safety Management Manual
SMS – Safety Management System
SOP – Standard Operating Procedure
ULD – Unit Load Device
UN – United Nations
VFR – Visual Flight Rules
VMC – Visual Meteorological Conditions

9.1.1.4 GENERAL
(a) No person or organisation may operate as a certificated air operator without, or
in violation of, an AOC and its associated operations specifications issued under
this part.
(b) No person may operate an aircraft in commercial air transport operations which
are not authorised by the terms and conditions of its AOC
(c) Each AOC holder shall carry a certified true copy of the air operator certificate
and a copy of the operations specifications relevant to the aircraft type, issued in
conjunction with the certificate on board its aircraft. When the certificate and the
associated operations specifications are issued by the State of the Operator in a
language other than English, an English translation shall be included
(d) Each AOC holder shall, at all times, continue in compliance with the AOC terms,
conditions of issuance, and continuing airworthiness requirements in order to
hold that certificate. Failure to comply may result in the revocation or suspension
of the AOC.
(e) Each AOC holder shall develop policies and procedures for third parties that
perform work on its behalf.
9.1.1.5 APPLICATION FOR AN AOC

An application for an AOC shall be made
(1) In a form and manner prescribed by the Authority.
(2) Containing any information the Authority requires the applicant to submit
(b) Each applicant shall submit an application for the initial issue of an AOC at least
180 days before the date of intended operations.
(c) At the time of application, the applicant shall provide all the information and
manuals required under this part and the SMS documentation required by Part
20 of these regulations.
(d) An application for an AOC shall be one or a combination of the following types of
operations, (1) Scheduled Operations (passengers only),(2) Scheduled Operations
(passengers and Cargo/mail only), (3) Non-scheduled Operations (Passenger only),
(4) Non-scheduled Operations (passenger & Cargo/mail) and (5) Non-scheduled
Operations (Cargo only).
9.1.1.6 ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF AN AOC
The Authority may issue an AOC if, after investigation, the Authority finds that the
applicant:
Is a citizen of Nigeria;
Has its principal place of business and its registered office, if any, located
in Nigeria;
Meets the applicable regulations and standards for the holder of an AOC;
Is properly and adequately equipped for safe operations in commercial air
transport and maintenance of its aircraft; and
Holds the economic authority issued by Nigeria under the provisions of
the Civil Aviation Act, as amended.

(b) The Authority may deny an application for an AOC if it determines that:
The applicant is not adequately equipped or is not capable of conducting
safe commercial air transport operations or unable to maintain its aircraft .
The applicant does not have:
(i) for scheduled operation, at least Six (6) Nigerian registered
airworthy aircraft capable of servicing its approved routes on
commencement of operations provided that no AOC holder in
scheduled operations will have a minimum of 4 Nigerian registered
airworthy aircraft at any given time.
(ii) for non scheduled operation, one (1) Nigerian registered airworthy
aircraft.
The applicant previously held an AOC that was revoked; or
A person who contributed to the circumstances causing the revocation
process of an AOC obtains a substantial ownership in the applicant or is
employed by the applicant in a position required by this part.
(c) The provisions of 9.1.1.6(b)(i) shall become effective on 1st July 2023 for all new
applicants except as provided in (d);
(d) The provisions of 9.1.1.6(b)(i) shall become effective on 1st January 2025 for all
existing AOC holders and new AOC applicants who have submitted an acceptable
formal AOC application package to the Authority before 1st July, 2023 for scheduled
CAT.
(e) The issue of an AOC by the Authority will be dependent upon the operator
demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this part, the relevant safety
management requirements of Part 20 of these regulations, and any additional
information required by the Authority.
(f) The Authority may approve fewer number of aircraft if it determines that the type
of scheduled CAT operations may not require the number of aircraft prescribed in
9.1.1.6(b)
9.1.1.7 CONTENTS OF AN AOC

The AOC issued to an air operator by Nigeria will consist of two documents:
A one-page certificate for public display signed by the Authority; and
Operations specifications containing the terms and conditions applicable
to the AOC holder’s certificate.
(b) The certificate will contain the following items and will be issued in a form and
manner as prescribed in IS 9.1.1.7(a):
The State of the Operator and the Issuing Authority;
The AOC number and its expiration date;
The operator name, trading name (if different), and address of the
principal place of business;
The date of issue and the name, signature, and title of the Authority
representative;
The location, in a controlled document carried on board, where the
contact details of operational management can be found; and

Telephone, facsimile, and email;

(7) Type of Operation.
(c) See IS 9.1.1.7(a) for detailed requirements on the layout and content of the Air
Operator Certificate.
The operations specifications associated with the Air Operator Certificate shall
contain the authorisations, conditions, limitations and approvals issued by the
authority in accordance with the standards which are applicable to operations
and maintenance conducted by the AOC holder
(e) See IS 9.1.1.7(b) for the layout and content of the Operations Specifications.
9.1.1.8 DURATION AND RENEWAL OF AN AOC
(a) An AOC, or any portion of an AOC, issued by the Authority is effective from the
date of issue or renewal and valid for a maximum duration of Sixty (60) months
for Scheduled CAT or maxiumum of Thirty-Six (36) Months for Non-Scheduled
CAT unless:
The Authority amends, suspends, revokes, or otherwise terminates the

certificate;
The AOC holder surrenders the certificate to the Authority; or
(b) The AOC holder does not conduct any kind of operation for more than the time
specified in subsection 9.1.1.12 and fails to follow the procedures of subsection
9.1.1.12 upon resuming that kind of operation An AOC holder shall make
application for renewal of an AOC at least 90 days before the end of the existing
period of validity.
9.1.1.9 AMENDMENT OF AN AOC

(a) The Authority may amend any AOC if:
The Authority determines that safety in commercial air transport and the
public interest require the amendment; or
The AOC holder applies for an amendment and the Authority determines
that safety in commercial air transport and the public interest allow the
amendment.
(b) If the Authority stipulates in writing that an emergency exists requiring immediate
amendment of the AOC in the public interest with respect to safety in commercial
air transport, such an amendment is effective without stay on the date the AOC
holder receives notice.
(c) An AOC holder may appeal an amendment but shall operate in accordance with
the amendment unless it is subsequently withdrawn.
(d) Amendments proposed by the Authority, other than emergency amendments,
become effective 30 days after notice to the AOC holder, unless the AOC holder
appeals the proposal in writing prior to the effective date. The filing of an appeal
stays the effective date until the appeal process is completed.

(e) Amendments proposed by the AOC holder shall be made at least 90 days prior
to the intended date of any operation under that amendment.
(f) No person or organisation may perform a commercial air transport operation for
which an AOC amendment is required unless that person or organisation has
received notice of the approval from the Authority.
9.1.1.10 ACCESS FOR INSPECTION

(a) At any time or place, the Authority may conduct an inspection or test to
determine whether an AOC holder certificated under this part is in continued
compliance with the Civil Aviation Act, as amended, the applicable regulations,
the AOC, or the AOC holder’s operations specifications.
(b) Each AOC holder shall:
Grant the Authority access to and cooperation with any of the AOC
holder’s organisations, facilities, and aircraft;
Ensure that the Authority is granted access to and cooperation with any
organisation or facilities that the AOC holder has contracted for services
associated with commercial air transport operations or continuing
airworthiness; and
Grant the Authority free and uninterrupted access to the flight deck of the
aircraft during flight operations.
(c) Each AOC holder shall provide to the Authority a forward observer’s seat on
each of the AOC holder’s aircraft, from which the flight crew’s actions and
conversations may be easily observed.
Note: The suitability of the seat location and the ability to monitor crew member actions,
conversations, and radio communications will be determined by the Authority.
9.1.1.11 AUTHORITY TO INSPECT

(a) The Authority will conduct ongoing validation of the AOC holder’s continued
eligibility to hold its AOC and associated operations specifications.
(b) The Authority may conduct tests and inspections, at any time or place, to
determine the AOC holder’s continued compliance with the Civil Aviation Act, as
amended, and these regulations and the specific approvals, conditions, and
limitations issued to the AOC holder.
(c) The AOC holder shall make available at its main base of operations:
All portions of its current AOC;

All portions of its OM and MCM; and
A current listing that includes the location of, and the person(s)
responsible for, each record, document, and report required to be kept by
the AOC holder under the Civil Aviation Act, as amended, and these
regulations.
(d) Failure by any AOC holder to make available to the Authority, upon request, all

portions of the AOC, OM, MCM, and any required record, document, or report is
grounds for suspension of all or part of the AOC.
9.1.1.12 CONTINUED VALIDITY OF AN AOC
a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no AOC holder may conduct
a kind of operation for which it holds authority in its operations specifications
unless the AOC holder has conducted that kind of operation within the preceding
number of consecutive calendar days specified in this paragraph:
(1) For scheduled operations—30 days.
(2) For non-scheduled operations—90 days, except that if the AOC holder
has authority to conduct scheduled operations, and has conducted
scheduled operations within the previous 30 days, this paragraph does
not apply.
(b) If an AOC holder does not conduct a kind of operation for which it is authorized in
its operations specifications within the number of calendar days specified in
paragraph (a) of this subsection, it shall not conduct such kind of operation
until—
(1) It advises the Authority at least 5 consecutive calendar days before

resumption of that kind of operation; and
(2) It makes itself available and accessible for the Authority to conduct a full
inspection/ re-examination to determine whether the AOC holder remains
properly and adequately equipped and able to conduct a safe operation;
and
(3) The Authority issues it a re-validation document authorizing such kind of

operation.
(c) Unless an AOC has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended, or

revoked, or has expired by virtue of exceeding any expiration date that may be
specific in the certificate, the continued validity of the AOC issued by the
Authority shall depend on:
The operator maintaining the requirements of the original certification, as
amended, under the supervision of the Authority; and
(2) The operator remaining in compliance with the requirements of this part
and the relevant safety management requirements of Part 20 of these
regulations, and any additional information required by the Authority.
9.1.1.13 EXEMPTION AUTHORITY

The Authority may, upon consideration of the circumstances of a particular

operator, issue an exemption providing relief from specified sections of this part,
provided that the Authority finds that the circumstances presented warrant the
exemption and that a level of safety will be maintained equal to that provided by
the rule from which the exemption is sought.
The Authority may terminate or amend an exemption at any time.
A request for exemption shall be made in accordance with the requirements of
Part 1 of these regulations.
Each AOC holder that receives an exemption shall have a means of notifying the
appropriate management and personnel of the exemption.
9.1.1.14 ADVERTISING
No person or organisation may advertise as an AOC holder under this part until
the Authority has issued an AOC and associated operations specifications to
that person or organisation.
(b) No AOC holder may make, either orally or in writing, any statement about itself
that is false or designed to mislead any person.
(c) Whenever the advertising of an air operator indicates that the air operator is
certificated under this part, the advertisement shall clearly state the AOC
number.
9.2 AOC ADMINISTRATION
This subpart prescribes the requirements for the administration of an AOC

holder, including the AOC holder’s organisational structure, policy and
procedures, facilities, management personnel, aircraft to be used, quality system,
SMS, record keeping and documents systems, and operational or emergency
demonstrations.
9.2.2 GENERAL
9.2.2.1 MAIN BASE OF OPERATIONS
Each AOC holder that is not authorised to conduct maintenance under its AOC
shall maintain a main base of operations.
(b) Each AOC holder that is authorised to conduct maintenance under its AOC shall
maintain a main base of operations and a main base of maintenance
(c) An AOC holder may establish a main base of operations and a main base of
maintenance at the same location or at separate locations.
(d) Each AOC holder shall provide written notification of intent to the Authority at
least 30 days before it proposes to establish or change the location of either
base.

9.2.2.2 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL AIR

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
Each AOC holder shall have an Accountable Manager, acceptable to the
Authority, who has corporate authority for ensuring that all flight operations and
maintenance activities can be financed and carried out to the highest degree of
safety required by the Authority.
(b) Each AOC holder shall have qualified personnel, with proven competency in civil
aviation, available and serving full-time in the following positions or their
equivalent:
(1) Director of Operations;
(2) Chief Pilot (refer to Note 2)
(3) Director of Continuing Airworthiness
(4) Safety Manager; and
(5) Quality Manager
Note 1: “Competency in civil aviation” means that a person shall have a technical
qualification, management experience, and attitude acceptable to the Authority for the
position served.
Note 2: chief Pilot (s) shall report directly to the Director of Operation.
(c) The Authority may approve positions or numbers of positions other than those
listed in paragraph 9.2.2.2(b) of this subsection if the AOC holder is able to show
that it can perform the operations with the highest degree of safety under the
direction of fewer or different categories of management personnel due to:
The types of operation involved;
The number and type of aircraft used; and
The areas of operation.
(d) Additional management personnel requirements are contained in IS 9.2.2.2.
(e) The persons who serve in the positions required or approved under this
subsection and any person in a position to exercise control over operations
conducted under the AOC shall:
Be qualified through training, experience, and expertise;
Discharge their duties to meet applicable legal requirements and to
maintain safe operations; and
To the extent of their responsibilities, have a full understanding of the
following materials with respect to the AOC holder’s operation:
(i) Aviation safety standards and safe operating practices;
(ii) These regulations;
(iii) The AOC holder’s operations specifications;
(iv) All appropriate maintenance and airworthiness requirements of

this part; and

(v) The manuals required by this part.
(f) Each AOC holder shall:
State in the general policy provisions of its OM the duties, responsibilities,
and authority of the positions required by this subsection;
List in its OM the names and business addresses of the persons assigned
to those positions; and
Notify the Authority within 10 days of any change in personnel or any
vacancy in any position listed.
9.2.2.3 QUALITY SYSTEM

Each AOC holder shall establish a quality system and designate a quality
manager to monitor compliance with, and the adequacy of, procedures required
to ensure safe operational practices and airworthy aircraft. Compliance
monitoring shall include a feedback system to the Accountable Manager to
ensure corrective action as necessary.
Each AOC holder shall ensure that the quality system includes a quality
assurance programme that contains procedures designed to verify that all
operations are being conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements,
standards, and procedures.
(c) The quality system and the quality manager shall be acceptable to the Authority.
(d) Each AOC holder shall describe its quality system in relevant documentation, as
prescribed in IS 9.2.2.3.
(e) Notwithstanding paragraph 9.2.2.3(a) of this subsection, the Authority may
accept the nomination of two quality managers, one for operations and one for
maintenance, provided that the AOC holder has designated one Quality
Management Unit to ensure that the quality system is applied uniformly
throughout the entire operation.
(f) Where the AOC holder is also an AMO, the AOC holder’s quality system may be
combined with the requirements of an AMO and submitted for acceptance to the
Authority and, for aircraft not registered in Nigeria, to the State of Registry.
9.2.2.4 SUBMISSION AND REVISION OF POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUALS

Each manual required by this part shall:
Include instructions and information necessary to allow the personnel
concerned to perform their duties and responsibilities with a high degree
of safety;
Be in a form that is easy to revise and contains a system that allows
personnel to determine the current revision status of each manual;
Have the date of the last revision on each page concerned;

Not be contrary to any applicable Nigerian regulation or the AOC holder’s

operations specifications; and
Include references to appropriate regulations.
(b) No person may cause the use of any policy or procedure for flight operations or
airworthiness functions prior to co-ordination with the Authority.
(c) The AOC holder shall submit each proposed policy or procedure to the Authority
at least 30 days prior to the date of intended implementation.
9.2.2.5 RETENTION OF RECORDS

Each AOC holder shall retain the following records for the period prescribed in
IS 9.2.2.5:
Flight crew records, including:
(i) Flight, duty, and rest time;
(ii) Licence and medical certificate;
(iii) Ground and flight training (all types);
(iv) Route and aerodrome/heliport qualification training;
(v) Dangerous goods training;
(vi) Aviation Security training; and
(vii) Proficiency and qualification checks (all types).
Cabin crew records, including:
(i) Flight, duty, and rest time;
(ii) Licence, if applicable;
(iii) Ground and flight training (all types) and qualification checks;
(iv) Dangerous goods training;
(v) Aviation Security training; and
(vi) Competency checks.
AOC holder personnel records, including:
(i) Training and qualification of other personnel for whom an
approved training programme is required in these regulations;
(ii) Licence, if required, and medical certificate, if required; and
(iii) Proficiency or competency checks, if required.
Flight preparation forms, including:
(i) Completed load manifests;
(ii) Mass and balance reports;
(iii) Dispatch releases;
(iv) Flight plans;
(v) Passenger manifests; and

(vi) Weather reports.

An aircraft technical log, including a:
(i) Journey records section;
(ii) Maintenance records section; and
(iii) Flight recorder records:
(A) Cockpit voice recordings; and
(B) Flight data records.
Aircraft continuing airworthiness records, including:
(i) The total time in service (hours, calendar time, and cycles, as
appropriate) of the aircraft and all life-limited parts;
(ii) The current status of compliance with all mandatory continuing
airworthiness information;
(iii) Appropriate details of modifications and repairs to the aircraft and
aeronautical products;
(iv) The total time in service (hours, calendar time, and cycles, as
appropriate) since the last overhaul of the aircraft or aeronautical
products subject to a mandatory overhaul life; and
(v) Detailed maintenance records to show all requirements for
approval to return to service have been met.
Other records, including:
(i) Operational flight plan;
(ii) Quality system records;
(iii) Dangerous goods transport documents;
(iv) Dangerous goods acceptance checklists; and
(v) Records on cosmic and solar radiation dosage, if the AOC holder
operates aircraft that fly above 15 000 m.
(b) For the records identified in paragraphs 9.2.2.5(a)(1), (2), and (3) of this
subsection, the AOC holder shall maintain:
Current records that detail the qualifications and training of all its
personnel and contract employees involved in the operational control,
flight operations, ground operations, and continuing airworthiness of the
air operator; and
In sufficient detail to determine whether the persons meet the experience
and qualification requirements for duties in commercial air transport
operations, records for those employees performing crew member or
FOO duties.
(c) Each AOC holder shall maintain records in a manner acceptable to the Authority.

9.2.2.6 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AND FLIGHT DATA RECORDER RECORDS

Each AOC holder shall retain:
The most recent FDR calibration, including the recording medium from
which this calibration is derived; and
The FDR correlation for one aircraft of any group of aircraft operated by
the AOC holder:
(i) That are of the same type;
(ii) On which the model flight recorder and its installation are the
same; and
(iii) On which there is no difference in type design with respect to the
original installation of instruments associated with the recorder.
Note: The FDR calibration and the FDR correlation will be kept as part of the
continuing airworthiness records for the aircraft and aeronautical products.
(b) In the event of an accident or incident requiring immediate notification to the
Authority, the AOC holder shall remove and keep recorded information from the
cockpit voice recorder and FDR for at least 60 days or, if requested by the
Authority, for a longer
9.2.2.7 AIRCRAFT OPERATED BY THE AOC HOLDER

The AOC holder shall list in its operations specifications the following:
Issuing Authority contact details;
Operator name and AOC number;
Date of issue and signature of the Authority representative;
Aircraft make, model, and series;
Types and areas of operation; and
The special limitations and specific approvals issued.
(b) Each AOC holder shall apply to the Authority for an amendment to its operations
specifications in advance of any intended change of aircraft.
(c) Aircraft of another certificate holder operated under an interchange agreement
shall be incorporated into the AOC holder’s operations specifications as required
by paragraph 9.2.2.7(a) of this subsection.
9.2.2.8 AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL LOG

Each AOC holder shall have an aircraft technical log that is carried on the aircraft
and contains a journey records section and an aircraft continuing airworthiness
records section. The journey records section is further described in 9.3.1.5 of this
part, and the aircraft continuing airworthiness records section is further described
in 9.4.1.9 of this part.
Note1: The aircraft technical log may be computerised. The journey records
section and the continuing airworthiness records section may be combined.
Note 2: See IS 9.2.2.8(a) for two examples of an aircraft technical log.

9.2.2.9 COMPANY PROCEDURES INDOCTRINATION

No person may serve in an AOC holder’s employ, nor may any AOC holder use a
person in its employ, unless that person has completed the approved company
indoctrination curriculum appropriate to that person’s duties and responsibilities.
(b) The indoctrination curriculum shall include training in knowledge and skills
related to human performance, including coordination with other air operator
personnel.
Note: Indoctrination, initial, recurrent, and other training required for crew
members and FOOs/flight dispatchers are contained in Part 8 of these
regulations.
9.2.2.10 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

An AOC holder shall implement an SMS acceptable to the Authority as outlined
in Nig.CARs Part 20.
(b) An AOC holder operating an aeroplane with a maximum certificated take-off
mass over 27 000 kg (44 092 lbs.) shall establish and maintain an FDAP for the
use and guidance of operational personnel as part of its SMS.
(c) An AOC holder operating a helicopter with a maximum certificated take-off mass
over 7 000 kg or having a passenger seating configuration of more than nine and
fitted with an FDR shall establish and maintain an FDAP for the use and
guidance of operational personnel as part of its SMS.
(d) The AOC holder’s FDAP shall be non-punitive and shall contain adequate
safeguards to protect the source(s) of data.
Note 1: The operator may contract the operation of an FDAP to another party
while retaining overall responsibility for the maintenance of such a programme.
Note 2: Provisions on the protection of safety data, safety information, and
related sources are contained in Nig.CARs 20.4.
9.2.2.11 FLIGHT SAFETY DOCUMENTS SYSTEM

An AOC holder shall establish a flight safety documents system for the use and
guidance of operational personnel as part of its SMS.
(b) An AOC holder’s flight safety documents system shall contain the minimum
elements of the outline prescribed in IS 9.2.2.11.
9.2.3 AIRCRAFT
9.2.3.1 AUTHORISED AIRCRAFT
No person may operate an aircraft in commercial air transport unless that aircraft
has an appropriate current certificate of airworthiness, is in an airworthy
condition, and meets the applicable airworthiness requirements for these
operations, including those related to identification and equipment.
(b) No person shall operate any specific type of aircraft in commercial air transport

until that aircraft has completed satisfactory initial certification, which includes the
issuance of operations specifications to the AOC holder listing that type of
aircraft.
(c) No person shall operate additional or replacement aircraft of a type for which the
AOC holder is currently authorised unless it can show that each aircraft has
completed an evaluation process for inclusion in the AOC holder’s fleet.
9.2.3.2 DRY LEASING OF FOREIGN-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT

An AOC holder may dry lease a foreign-registered aircraft for commercial air
transport as authorised by the Authority.
(b) No person may be authorised to operate a foreign-registered aircraft unless:
There is in existence a current agreement between the Authority and the
State of Registry that, while the aircraft is operated by the Nigerian AOC
holder, the operations regulations of Nigeria are applicable; and
There is in existence a current agreement between the Authority and the
State of Registry acknowledging that:
(i) While the aircraft is operated by the AOC holder, the airworthiness
regulations of the State of Registry are applicable; or
(ii) If the State of Registry agrees to transfer some or all of the
responsibility for airworthiness to the Authority of Nigeria under
Article 83 bis of the Chicago Convention, the airworthiness
regulations of Nigeria shall apply to the extent agreed upon by the
Authority and the State of Registry.
(iii) The Authority of the State of Registry shall have free and
uninterrupted access to the aircraft at any place and at any time.
(c) Additional requirements for dry leasing of foreign-registered aircraft are
9.2.3.3 AIRCRAFT INTERCHANGE

No AOC holder may interchange aircraft with another AOC holder without the
approval of the Authority.
(b) Requirements pertaining to aircraft interchange agreements approved by the
Authority are prescribed in IS 9.2.3.3.
9.2.3.4 WET LEASING

No AOC holder may conduct wet lease operations on behalf of another AOC
holder (wet lease out) except in accordance with:
(1) the applicable laws and regulations of the country in which the operation
occurs; and
(2) in accordance with the specific approvals, conditions, and limitations
imposed by the Authority.
(b) No AOC holder may allow another air operator to conduct wet lease operations
on its behalf (wet lease in) unless:

That air operator holds an AOC or its equivalent from a Contracting State
that authorises those operations; and the AOC holder advises the
Authority of such operations and provides a copy of the AOC under which
the operation is to be conducted.
As of 31st March 2024, only Nigerian AOC holders conducting
scheduled flight operations and cargo operations may be
permitted by the Authority to operate wet leased aircraft;
The AOC holder in paragraph (b) (1)(i) of this subsection shall not
operate more than the number of wet leased aircraft listed in IS
9.2.3.4 (d) which depends on the total number of serviceable
aircraft in the operator’s fleet
The Authority may permit an AOC holder identified in paragraph
(b) (1)(i) of this subsection to wet lease aircraft when it is
established that the AOC holder has an Aircraft On Ground
(AOG) or other unforeseen circumstances that could result in an
extended flight disruption.
Notwithstanding paragraph (b) (1) (ii) of this subsection, the
Authority may approve two (2) additional wet leased aircraft upon
request by the AOC holder to boost flight capacity during
seasonal traffic peaks. In such circumstance, operation of the
additional aircraft shall not exceed a period of three (3) months.
As of 31st January 2024, A Non-scheduled CAT operator may not

operate a wet leased aircraft except as a replacement for aircraft that is
on scheduled base maintenance or in AOG situations or other unforeseen
circumstances ; the number of aircraft on wet lease shall not exceed two
(2) for maximum period of 6 months and may be renewed once as may
be determined by the Authority in the interest of the travelling public.
The Authority approves the operations.
(c ) Notwithstanding (b) (1) and (2) above, the Authority may authorize more
numbers of wet leased aircraft and/or for longer periods as may be determined by
the Authority ;and
(d) Additional requirements for wet leasing aircraft are prescribed in IS 9.2.3.4.
(e) For wet leasing without cabin crew (damp leasing), the AOC holder shall meet the
requirements of this subsection.
9.2.3.5 EMERGENCY EVACUATION DEMONSTRATION

No person shall use an aircraft type and model in passenger-carrying commercial
air transport operations unless that person has first conducted for the Authority
an actual full-capacity emergency evacuation demonstration for the configuration
in 90 seconds or less.
(b) The actual full-capacity emergency evacuation demonstration may not be

required if the AOC holder provides a written petition for deviation with evidence
that:
A satisfactory full-capacity emergency evacuation for the aircraft to be
operated was demonstrated during the aircraft type certification or during
the certification of another air operator; and
There is an engineering analysis that shows that an evacuation is still
possible within the 90-second standard if the AOC holder’s aircraft
configuration differs with regard to the number of exits or the exit type or
the number of cabin crew members or the location of the cabin crew
members.
(c) If a full-capacity emergency evacuation demonstration is not required, no person
shall use an aircraft type and model in passenger-carrying commercial air
transport operations unless that person has first demonstrated to the Authority
that its available personnel, procedures, and equipment will provide sufficient
open exits for evacuation in 15 seconds or less.
(d) No person shall use a land aeroplane in extended overwater operations unless
that person has first conducted a ditching evacuation demonstration to the
Authority showing that it has the ability and equipment to efficiently carry out its
ditching procedures.
(e) Additional requirements concerning emergency evacuation demonstrations are
9.2.3.6 DEMONSTRATION FLIGHTS

A person shall not operate an aircraft type in commercial air transport unless
that person first conducts satisfactory demonstration flights for the Authority in
that aircraft type.
(b) A person shall not operate an aircraft in a designated special area, or using a
specialised navigation system, unless that person conducts a satisfactory
demonstration flight for the Authority.
(c) Demonstration flights required by paragraph 9.2.3.6(a) and (b) of this subsection
shall be conducted in accordance with the regulations applicable to the type of
operation and aircraft used.
(d) The Authority may authorise deviations from this section if the Authority finds that
special circumstances make full compliance with this section unnecessary.
(e) The number of hours and the type of demonstration flights shall be conducted in
accordance with IS 9.2.3.6
9.2.4 FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS SCHEDULES
9.2.4.1 FACILITIES
Each AOC holder shall maintain operational and airworthiness support facilities
at its main base of operations, appropriate for the type(s) and area(s) of
operation.

(b) Each AOC holder shall arrange appropriate ground handling facilities at each
aerodrome used to ensure the safe servicing and loading of its flights.
(c) No AOC holder may commence a flight unless it has ascertained by every
reasonable means available that the ground and/or water facilities available and
directly required on such flight, for the safe operation of the aircraft and the
protection of the passengers, are adequate for the type of operation under which
the flight is to be conducted and are adequately operated for this purpose.
Note: “Reasonable means” is intended to denote the use, at the point of
departure, of information available to the AOC holder either through official
information published by the aeronautical information services or readily available
from other sources.
(d) Each AOC holder shall ensure that any inadequacy of facilities observed in the
course of operations is reported to the authority responsible without delay.
(e) Each AOC holder shall, as part of its SMS, assess the level of RFFS protection
available at any aerodrome intended to be specified in the operational flight plan
in order to ensure that an acceptable level of protection is available for the
aircraft intended to be used.
(f) Each AOC holder shall include in its OM information related to the level of RFFS
protection that is deemed acceptable.
9.2.4.2 OPERATIONS SCHEDULES

In establishing flight operations schedules, each AOC holder conducting
scheduled operations shall allow enough time for the proper servicing of aircraft
at intermediate stops and shall consider the prevailing winds en route and the
cruising speed of the type of aircraft used. This cruising speed may not be more
than that resulting from the specified cruising output of the engines.
9.3 AOC FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

This subpart provides those certification requirements that apply to the

management of flight operations personnel and their functions.
9.3.1.2 OPERATIONS MANUAL
Each AOC holder shall issue, to crew members and persons assigned
operational control functions, an OM acceptable to the Authority.
(b) The OM shall contain the overall (general) company policies and procedures
regarding the flight operations the AOC holder conducts.
(c) Each AOC holder shall prepare and keep current an OM that contains the AOC
holder’s policies and procedures for the use and guidance of its personnel.
(d) Each AOC holder shall issue the OM or pertinent portions of the OM, together
with all amendments and revisions, to all personnel that are required to use it.
(e) No AOC holder may provide for use by its personnel in commercial air transport

any OM or portion of an OM that has not been reviewed and found acceptable or
approved for the AOC holder by the Authority.
(f) Each AOC holder shall ensure that the contents of the OM include at least those
subjects designated by the Authority that are applicable to the AOC holder’s
operations.
(g) Unless otherwise acceptable to the Authority, each AOC holder shall provide an
Operations Manual containing information on operations administration and
supervision, accident prevention and flight safety programmes, personnel
training, flight crew and cabin crew member fatigue and flight and duty time
limitations, flight operations including operational flight planning, aircraft
performance, routes, guides and charts, minimum flight altitudes, aerodrome
operating minima, search and rescue, dangerous goods, navigation,
communications, security, and human factors. The operations manual shall
encompass the matters set forth above. The operations manual may be
published in parts, as a single document, or as a series of volumes. Specific
subjects are listed below. Subjects presented with reference to a specific section
shall be addressed in accordance with the requirements of the referenced
section.
(1) Aircraft Operating Manual. (9.3.1.4)
(2) Minimum Equipment List and Configuration Deviation List.
(9.3.1.12)
(3) Training Programme. (9.3.1.3)
(4) Aircraft Performance Planning Manual. (9.3.1.13)
(5) Route Guide. (9.3.1.20)
(6) Dangerous Goods Procedures.
(7) Accident Reporting Procedures.
(8) Security Procedures.
(9) Aircraft Loading and Handling Manual. (9.3.1.15)
(10) Cabin Crew Member Manual (if required). (9.3.1.17)
(h) An operator shall develop policies and procedures for third parties that perform
work on its behalf
(i) The OM shall conform to the outline contained in IS 9.3.1.2
9.3.1.3 TRAINING PROGRAMME

Each AOC holder shall ensure that all operations personnel are properly
instructed in their duties and responsibilities and the relationship of such duties to
the operation as a whole.
(b) Each AOC holder shall have a Training Programme approved by the Authority
containing the general training, checking, and record keeping policies.

(c) Each AOC holder shall have approval of the Authority prior to using a training
curriculum for the purpose of qualifying a crew member, or a person performing
operational control functions, for duties in commercial air transport.
(d) Each AOC holder shall submit to the Authority any revision to an approved
training programme and shall receive written approval from the Authority before
that revision may be used.
(e) The Training Programme shall conform to the outline prescribed in IS 9.3.1.3.
9.3.1.4 AIRCRAFT OPERATING MANUAL

Each AOC holder shall, for each type and variant of aircraft operated, submit for
approval by the Authority a proposed AOM containing the normal, abnormal, and
emergency procedures relating to the operation of. the aircraft
(b) Each AOM shall be based upon the aircraft manufacturer’s data for the specific
aircraft type and variant operated by the AOC holder and shall include specific
operating parameters, details of the aircraft systems, and checklists to be used
applicable to the operations of the AOC holder that are approved by the
Authority. The design of the manual shall observe human factors principles.
(c) The AOM shall be issued to the flight crew members and persons assigned
operational control functions to each aircraft operated by the AOC holder.
(d) The AOM shall conform to the outline prescribed in IS 9.3.1.4.
9.3.1.5 AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL LOG ENTRIES – JOURNEY RECORDS SECTION

Each AOC holder shall use an aircraft technical log containing a journey records
section that includes the following information for each flight:
Note: See 9.4.1.9 of this part for the maintenance records section of the aircraft
technical log.
Aircraft nationality and registration;
Date;
Names of crew members;
Duty assignments of crew members;
Place of departure;
Place of arrival;
Time of departure;
Time of arrival;
Hours of flight;
Nature of flight (private, aerial work, scheduled, non-scheduled);
Incidents, observations, if any; and
Signature of person in charge.

(b) Entries in the journey records section shall be made currently and in ink or
indelible pencil.
(c) Completed journey records sections shall be retained to provide a continuous
record of the last 2 years of operations.
9.3.1.6 DESIGNATION OF PILOT-IN-COMMAND FOR COMMERCIAL AIR

TRANSPORT
The AOC holder shall, for each commercial air transport operation, designate in
writing one pilot as the PIC.
9.3.1.7 REQUIRED CABIN CREW MEMBERS

The AOC holder shall schedule the minimum number of required cabin crew
members on board passenger-carrying flights.
(b) The number of cabin crew members shall not be less than the minimum
prescribed by the Authority in the AOC holder’s operations specifications or the
following, whichever is greater:
For a seating capacity of 20 to 50 passengers: 1 cabin crew member; and
One additional cabin crew member for each unit, or part of a unit, of 50-
passenger-seat capacity.
(c) When passengers are on board a parked aircraft, the minimum number of cabin
crew members shall be one-half that required for the flight operation, but never
less than one cabin crew member (or another person qualified in the emergency
evacuation procedures for the aircraft).
Note: Where one-half would result in a fractional number, it is permissible to
round down to the next whole number.
(d) The PIC shall ensure that the minimum number of required cabin crew members
is on board the passenger-carrying flight.
9.3.1.8 CARRIAGE OF SPECIAL SITUATION PASSENGERS

No AOC holder may allow the transport of special situation passengers except:
As provided in the AOC holder’s OM procedures; and
With the knowledge and concurrence of the PIC.
9.3.1.9 CREW MEMBER CHECKING AND STANDARDISATION PROGRAMME

Each AOC holder shall have a programme, approved by the Authority, for the
checking and standardisation of crew members.
Note: A standardised process is defined to address the operator-unique fleet
differences and compliance methods.
(b) An AOC holder shall check pilots’ proficiency on those manoeuvres and
procedures that are prescribed by the Authority for pilot proficiency checks, which
shall include emergency procedures and, where applicable, instrument flight

rules.
Note: See Part 8 of these regulations for specific checking requirement.
9.3.1.10 RESERVED
9.3.1.11 FLIGHT DECK CHECK PROCEDURE

Each AOC holder shall issue to its flight crews, and shall make available on each
aircraft, the checklist procedures approved by the Authority appropriate to the
type and variant of aircraft.
(b) Each AOC holder shall ensure that approved procedures include each item
necessary for flight crew members to check for safety before starting engines,
taking off, or landing, and for engine and system abnormalities and emergencies.
(c) Each AOC holder shall ensure that the checklist procedures are designed so that
a flight crewmember will not need to rely upon his or her memory for items to be
checked.
(d) Each AOC holder shall make the approved procedures readily usable in the flight
deck of each aircraft, and the flight crew shall be required to follow the approved
procedures when operating the aircraft.
Note: Checklists are part of the AOM, which is a part of the AOC holder’s OM and
is approved by the Authority.
9.3.1.12 MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST AND CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LIST

Each AOC holder shall provide, for the use of flight crew members, maintenance
personnel, and persons assigned operational control functions during the
performance of their duties, an MEL approved by the Authority.
(b) The MEL shall be developed on the basis of the MEL specific to the aircraft type
and variant and shall contain the circumstances, limitations, and procedures for
the release or continuance of flight of the aircraft with inoperative components,
equipment, or instruments.
(c) Each AOC holder shall provide, for the use of flight crew members, maintenance
personnel, and persons assigned operational control functions during the
performance of their duties, a CDL specific to the aircraft type, if one is provided
and approved by the State of Design. An AOC holder’s OM shall contain those
procedures acceptable to the Authority for operations in accordance with the
CDL requirements.
Note: The MEL constitutes an integral part of the OM.
9.3.1.13 PERFORMANCE PLANNING MANUAL

Each AOC holder shall provide, for the use of flight crew members and persons
assigned operational control functions during the performance of their duties, a
Performance Planning Manual acceptable to the Authority.
(b) The Performance Planning Manual shall be specific to the aircraft type and
variant and shall contain adequate performance information to accurately

calculate the performance in all normal phases of flight operation.
9.3.1.14 PERFORMANCE DATA CONTROL SYSTEM

Each AOC holder shall have a system approved by the Authority for obtaining,
maintaining, and distributing to appropriate personnel current performance data
for each aircraft, route, and aerodrome that it uses.
(b) The system approved by the Authority shall provide current obstacle data for
departure and arrival performance calculations.
9.3.1.15 AIRCRAFT LOADING AND HANDLING MANUAL

Each AOC holder shall provide, for the use of flight crew members, ground
handling personnel, and persons assigned operational control functions during
the performance of their duties, an Aircraft Loading and Handling Manual
acceptable to the Authority.
(b) This Aircraft Loading and Handling Manual shall be specific to the aircraft type
and variant and shall contain the procedures and limitations for servicing and
loading the aircraft.
Note: Depending on the size and scope of the AOC holder’s operations, the Aircraft
Loading and Handling Manual may be a stand-alone document or may be contained in
the OM.
9.3.1.16 MASS AND BALANCE DATA CONTROL SYSTEM
maintaining, and distributing to appropriate personnel current information
regarding the mass and balance of each aircraft operated.
9.3.1.17 CABIN CREW MEMBER MANUAL

The AOC holder shall issue to cabin crew members, and provide to passenger
agents during the performance of their duties, a Cabin Crew Member Manual
acceptable to the Authority.
The Cabin Crew Member Manual shall contain those operational policies and
procedures applicable to cabin crew members and the carriage of passengers.
The AOC holder shall issue to the cabin crew members a manual, specific to the
aircraft type and variant, which contains the details of their normal, abnormal,
and emergency procedures and the location and operation of emergency
equipment.
Note: This manual may be combined into one manual for use by cabin
crewmembers.
9.3.1.18 PASSENGER BRIEFING CARDS

Each AOC holder shall carry on each passenger-carrying aircraft, in convenient
locations for the use of each passenger, printed cards supplementing the oral
briefing and containing:

(1) Diagrams and methods of operating the emergency exits;

(2) Other instructions necessary for the use of the emergency equipment;
and
(3) Information regarding the restrictions and requirements associated with
sitting in an exit-seat row.
(b) Each AOC holder shall ensure that each passenger briefing card contains
information that is pertinent only to the type and variant of aircraft used for that
flight.
(c) Specific information to be included on passenger briefing cards regarding exit
seating is prescribed in IS 9.3.1.18.
9.3.1.19 AERONAUTICAL DATA CONTROL SYSTEM

maintaining, and distributing to appropriate personnel current aeronautical data
for each route and aerodrome that it uses.
(b) Specific aerodrome information to be contained in the aeronautical data control
system is prescribed in IS 9.3.1.19.
9.3.1.20 ROUTE GUIDE – AREAS, ROUTES, AERODROMES, AND HELIPORTS

(a) Each AOC holder shall provide, for the use of flight crew members and persons
assigned operational control functions during the performance of their duties,
information on areas, routes, aerodromes, and heliports as well as aeronautical
charts approved by the Authority.
(b) The AOC holder shall keep the route guide and aeronautical charts current and
appropriate for the proposed types and areas of operation to be conducted by the
AOC holder. This information may be issued as part of, or separately from, the
OM.
(c) This information shall contain at least the information prescribed in IS 9.3.1.20.
9.3.1.21 WEATHER REPORTING SOURCES

Each AOC holder shall use sources approved by the Authority for the weather
reports and forecasts used for decisions regarding flight preparation, routing, and
terminal operations.
(b) For passenger-carrying operations, the AOC holder shall have an approved
system for obtaining forecasts and reports of adverse weather phenomena that
may affect the safety of flight on each route to be flown and at each aerodrome to
be used.
(c) A list of weather reporting sources approved by the Authority for flight planning or
for controlling flight movement are prescribed in IS 9.3.1.21.
9.3.1.22 DE-ICING AND ANTI-ICING PROGRAMME

Each AOC holder planning to operate an aircraft in conditions where frost, ice, or

snow may reasonably be expected to adhere to the aircraft shall:

Use only aircraft adequately equipped for such conditions;
Ensure the flight crew is adequately trained for such conditions; and
Have an approved ground de-icing and anti-icing programme.
(b) Detailed requirements pertaining to the AOC holder’s de-icing and anti-icing
programme are prescribed in IS 9.3.1.22.
9.3.1.23 FLIGHT DISPATCH AND MONITORING SYSTEM

Each AOC holder shall have an adequate system approved by the Authority for
proper dispatch and monitoring of flights, considering the operations to be
conducted.
(1) The AOC holder’s dispatch and monitoring system shall have enough
dispatch centres adequate for the operations to be conducted, located at
points necessary to ensure adequate flight preparation, dispatch, and in-
flight contact with flight operations.
(2) Each AOC holder shall provide enough qualified FOOs at each dispatch
centre to ensure proper operational control of each flight.
An AOC holder conducting charter operations may arrange to have flight
following facilities provided by persons other than its employees, but, in such a
case, the AOC holder shall continue to be primarily responsible for operational
control of each flight.
Each AOC holder conducting charter operations using a flight following
system shall show that the system has adequate facilities and personnel
to provide to the following persons the information necessary for the
initiation and safe conduct of each flight:
(i) The flight crew of each aircraft; and
(ii) The persons designated by the AOC holder to perform the
function of operational control of the aircraft.
Each AOC holder conducting charter operations shall show that the
personnel required to perform the function of operational control are able
to perform their duties.
Note: See IS: 9.3.1.23 for detailed requirements pertaining to the AOC holder’s
flight monitoring system.
9.3.1.24 MANAGING FATIGUE-RELATED SAFETY RISKS
(a) For the purpose of managing fatigue-related safety risks, an AOC holder
shall establish flight time, flight duty period, duty period limitations and rest
period requirements that are within the prescriptive fatigue management
regulations in 8.12 of this part.
(b) The Authority may approve, in exceptional circumstances, variations to these
prescriptive regulations on the basis of a risk assessment provided by the
operator. Approved variations shall provide a level of safety equivalent to, or
better than that achieved through the prescriptive fatigue management
regulations.

(c) Maximum values for flight times and/or flight duty period(s) and duty period(s),
and minimum values for rest periods shall be based upon scientific principles
and knowledge, subject to safety management processes.
9.3.1.25 COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

Each AOC holder’s flights shall be able to have two-way radio communications
with all ATC facilities along the routes and alternate routes to be used.
(b) For passenger-carrying operations, each AOC holder shall be able to have
rapid and reliable radio communications with all flights over the AOC holder’s
entire route structure under normal operating conditions. This radio
communication system shall be independent of the ATC system.
(c) Each AOC holder engaged in international air navigation shall at all times have
available for immediate communication to rescue coordination centres
information on the emergency and survival equipment carried on board any of
its aircraft, including, as applicable:
The number, colour, and type of life rafts and pyrotechnics;
Details of emergency water and medical supplies; and
The type and frequencies of the emergency portable radio equipment.
9.3.1.26 ROUTES AND AREAS OF OPERATION

An AOC holder shall conduct operations only along such routes and within such
areas for which:
Ground facilities and services, including meteorological services, are
provided that are adequate for the planned operation;
The performance of the aircraft intended to be used is adequate to
comply with minimum flight altitude requirements;
The equipment of the aircraft intended to be used meets the minimum
requirements for the planned operation;
Appropriate and current maps and charts are available;
If two-engine aircraft are used, adequate aerodromes are available within
the time and distance limitations; and
If single-engine aircraft are used, surfaces are available that permit a safe
forced landing to be executed.
(b) No person may conduct commercial air transport operations on any route or in
any area of operation unless those operations are conducted in accordance with
any restrictions imposed by the Authority.
9.3.1.27 NAVIGATIONAL ACCURACY

Each AOC holder shall ensure, for each proposed route or area, that the
navigation systems and facilities it uses are capable of navigating the aircraft:
Within the degree of accuracy required for ATC; and
To the aerodromes in the operational flight plan within the degree of
accuracy necessary for the operation involved.

(b) In situations without adequate navigation systems reference, the Authority may
authorise day VFR operations that can be conducted safely by pilotage because
of the characteristics of the terrain.
(c) Except for those navigation aids required for routes to alternate aerodromes, the
Authority will list in the AOC holder’s operations specifications non-visual ground
aids required for approval of routes outside of controlled airspace.
(d) Non-visual ground aids are not required for night VFR operations on routes that
the AOC holder shows have reliably lighted landmarks adequate for safe
operation.
(e) Operations on route segments where the use of celestial or other specialised
means of navigation is required shall be approved by the Authority.
Note 1: The operations specifications layout prescribed in paragraph 9.1.1.7 (d)
of this part and IS 9.1.1.7 (b) shall be followed. The bottom row of the operations
specifications provides for “other” authorisations or data. Other authorisations or
data may require the preparation of multiple pages, based on the complexity of
the AOC holder’s operation. It would be appropriate for the Authority to list in the
AOC holder’s operations specifications as “other” authorisations, the non-visual
ground aids required for approval of routes outside of controlled airspace.
Note 2: See ICAO Doc 9613, Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Manual, for
information on the approval process for operations in RNP airspace and a list of
references to other documents produced by States and international bodies.
9.3.1.28 AIRCRAFT TRACKING

The AOC holder shall establish an aircraft tracking capability to track aeroplanes
throughout its areas of operation.
Note: Guidance on aircraft tracking capabilities is contained in ICAO Cir 347,
Aircraft Tracking Implementation Guidelines.
(b) The AOC holder shall track the position of an aeroplane through automated
reporting at least every 15 minutes for the portion(s) of the in-flight operation(s)
under the following conditions:
The aeroplane has a maximum certificated take-off mass of over
27 000 kg and a seating capacity greater than 19; and
Where an ATS unit obtains aeroplane position information at greater than
15-minute intervals.
Note: See ICAO Annex 11, Chapter 2, for coordination between the AOC holder
and ATS provisions regarding position report messages.
(c) The AOC holder shall track the position of an aeroplane through automated
reporting at least every 15 minutes for the portion(s) of the in-flight operation(s)
planned in an oceanic area under the following conditions:
Note: For the purpose of aircraft tracking, “oceanic area” is the airspace that
overlies waters outside the territory of a State.
The aeroplane has a maximum certificated take-off mass of over
45 500 kg and a seating capacity greater than 19; and
Where an ATS unit obtains aeroplane position information at greater than
15 minute intervals

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Note: See ICAO Annex 11, Chapter 2, for coordination between the AOC holder
and ATS provisions regarding position report messages.
(d) Notwithstanding the provisions in paragraphs 9.3.1.28(b) and (c) of this
subsection, the Authority may, based on the results of an approved risk
assessment process implemented by the AOC holder, allow for variations to
automated reporting intervals. The process shall demonstrate how risks to the
operation resulting from such variations may be managed and shall include at
least the following:
The capability of the AOC holder’s operational control systems and
processes, including those for contacting ATS units;
The overall capability of the aeroplane and its systems;
The available means to determine the position of, and to communicate
with, the aeroplane;
The frequency and duration of gaps in automated reporting;
Human factors consequences resulting from changes to flight crew
procedures; and
Specific mitigation measures and contingency procedures.
Note: Guidance on development, implementation, and approval of the risk
assessment process that allows for variations to the need for automatic reporting
and the required interval, including variation examples, is contained in ICAO Cir
347, Aircraft Tracking Implementation Guidelines.
(e) The AOC holder shall establish procedures, approved by the Authority, for the
retention of aircraft tracking data to assist search and rescue in determining the
last known position of the aircraft.
Note: See 9.1.1.4 of this part for AOC holder responsibilities when using third
parties for the conduct of aircraft tracking under this subsection.
9.4 AOC CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS

This subpart provides those certification and continuing airworthiness

requirements that apply to an AOC holder utilising an AMO or maintenance
authorization.
9.4.1.2 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS RESPONSIBILITY

Each AOC holder shall ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft and the
serviceability of both operational and emergency equipment by ensuring the:
Accomplishment of pre-flight inspections;
Correction of any defect and/or damage affecting safe operation of an
aircraft to an approved standard, taking into account the MEL and CDL if
available for the aircraft type;
Accomplishment of all maintenance in accordance with the operator’s
approved aircraft maintenance programme;

Analysis of the effectiveness of the operator’s approved aircraft

maintenance programme;
Accomplishment of any operational directive, AD, and any other
continuing airworthiness requirement made mandatory by the Authority;
and
Accomplishment of modifications in accordance with an approved
standard and, for non-mandatory modifications, the establishment of an
embodiment policy.
(b) Each AOC holder shall ensure that the certificate of airworthiness for each
aircraft operated remains valid with respect to:
The requirements in paragraph 9.4.1.2(a) of this subsection;
The expiration date of the certificate; and
Any other continuing airworthiness condition specified in the certificate.
(c) Each AOC holder shall ensure that the requirements specified in paragraph
9.4.1.2(a) of this subsection are performed in accordance with procedures
approved by or acceptable to the Authority.
(d) Each AOC holder shall ensure that the maintenance, overhaul, modification,
repair, and inspection of its aircraft and aeronautical products are performed in
accordance with its MCM and/or current instructions for continuing airworthiness
and applicable aviation regulations.
(e) Each AOC holder may make an arrangement with another person or entity for
the performance of any maintenance, overhaul, modification, repair, or
inspection, but shall remain responsible for all work performed under such
arrangement.
(f) Each AOC holder shall not operate an aircraft unless maintenance on the
aircraft, including any associated engine, rotor, propeller and part as applicable,
is carried out:
(1) By an organisation complying with Part 6 of these regulations that is

either approved by the State of Registry of the aircraft or is approved by
another Contracting State accepted by the State of Registry; or under
a maintenance authorization
. granted to the AOC holder by the Authority.
(2) There is a maintenance release in relation to the maintenance carried out.
(3) Under the maintenance authorization, the person signing the approval for
return to service shall be licensed in accordance with Part 2 of these
regulations.
9.4.1.3 APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF AOC MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS AND
PROGRAMMES
(a) Except for pre-flight inspections, each AOC holder shall have its aircraft,
including any associated engine, propeller and part, maintained and approved for
return to service in accordance with 9.4.1.1 of this Part.

(b) Until 31st May 2025, the AOC holder shall not operate an aircraft registered in
Nigeria unless it is maintained and returned to service by an organisation
approved in accordance with Part 6 of these regulations, or under a maintenance
authorization either of which shall be acceptable to the State of Registry.
(c) As of 31st May 2025, each AOC holder conducting scheduled flight operation
shall not operate an aircraft registered in Nigeria unless it is maintained and
returned to service by an organisation approved in accordance with Part 6 of
these regulations.
(d) As of 31st May 2025, each AOC holder conducting non-scheduled flight operation
shall not operate an aircraft unless it is maintained and returned to service by an
organisation approved in accordance with Part 6 of these regulations, or under
a maintenance authorization, either of which shall be acceptable to the State of
Registry.
(1) Where the AOC holder conducting non-scheduled flight operation is
approved to perform maintenance under a maintenance authorization,
such approval shall be limited to line maintenance only.
(e) For aircraft not registered in Nigeria, an AMO approved by the State of Registry
of the aircraft, will be accepted by the Authority
(f) When the Authority approves a maintenance authorization, the persons designated
to sign a maintenance release or airworthiness release shall be licensed in accordance
with Part 2 of these regulations, as appropriate.
9.4.1.4 MAINTENANCE CONTROL MANUAL

Each AOC holder shall provide to the Authority, and to the State of Registry of
the aircraft if different from the Authority, the AOC holder’s MCM and subsequent
amendments, for the use and guidance of maintenance and operational
personnel concerned and containing details of the organisation’s structure,
including:
The Accountable Manager and designated person(s) responsible for the
continuing airworthiness , as required by 9.2.2.2 of this part;
Procedures to be followed to satisfy the continuing airworthiness
responsibility of 9.4.1.2, except where the AOC holder is an AMO, and
has the quality functions of 9.2.2.3. Such procedures may be included in
the AMO procedures manual;
Procedures for the reporting of failures, malfunctions, and defects, in
accordance with 5.5.1.5 of these regulations, to the Authority, the State of
Registry, and the State of Design within 72 hours of discovery; in addition,
items that warrant immediate notification to the Authority by telephone,
facsimile, or email with a written follow-on report as soon as possible, but
no later than within 72 hours of discovery, are:

(i) Primary structural failure;

(ii) Control system failure;
(iii) Fire in the aircraft;
(iv) Engine structure failure; or
(v) Any other condition considered an imminent hazard to safety.
(4) The design of the maintenance control manual shall observe Human
Factors principles.
(b) The AOC holder’s MCM shall contain the following information, which may be
issued in separate parts:
A description of the administrative agreements between the AOC holder
and the AMO, or a description of the maintenance procedures and the
procedures for completing and signing an approval for return to service
when maintenance is based on a system other than that of an AMO;
A description of the procedures for ensuring that each aircraft they
operate is in an airworthy condition;
A description of the procedures for ensuring that the emergency
equipment for each flight is serviceable;
The names and duties of the person or persons required to ensure that all
maintenance is carried out in accordance with the MCM;
A reference to the maintenance programme required by 9.4.1.12 of this
part;
A description of the methods for completion and retention of the
operator’s continuing airworthiness records required by 9.4.1.8 of this
part;
A description of the procedures for monitoring, assessing, and reporting
maintenance and operational experience for all aircraft over 5 700 kg
maximum certificated take-off mass;
A description of the procedures for obtaining and assessing continuing
airworthiness information from the organisation responsible for the type
design and implementing any resulting actions considered necessary by
the Authority for all aircraft over 5 700 kg maximum certificated take-off
mass;
A description of the procedures for implementing mandatory continuing
airworthiness as required in paragraph 9.4.1.2(a)(5) of this part;
A description of the procedures for establishing and maintaining a system
of analysis and continued monitoring of the performance and efficiency of
the maintenance programme in order to correct any deficiency in that
programme;
A description of the aircraft types and models to which the AOC holder’s
MCM applies;
A description of the procedures for ensuring that unserviceabilities
affecting airworthiness are recorded and rectified; and

A description of the procedures for advising the State of Registry of

significant in-service occurrences.
(c) No AOC holder may provide for use by its personnel in commercial air transport
any MCM or portion of this manual that has not been reviewed and approved for
the AOC holder by the Authority. Copies of all amendments to the operator’s
maintenance control manual shall be furnished promptly to all organisations or
persons to whom the manual has been issued.
(d) The operator shall ensure that the MCM is amended as necessary to keep the
information contained therein up to date
(e) An outline of specific subjects to be contained, as appropriate, in the AOC
holder’s MCM are prescribed in IS 9.4.1.4. The MCM shall also include other
continuing airworthiness management procedures prescribed in IS. 5.8.1.4.
9.4.1.5 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT

The AOC holder certificated as an AMO may carry out the requirements specified
in paragraphs 9.4.1.2(a)(2), (3), (5), and (6) of this part.
(b) If the AOC holder is not certificated as an AMO, the AOC holder shall meet its
responsibilities under paragraphs 9.4.1.2(a)(2), (3), (5), and (6) of this part:
Until 31st May 2025, by using a maintenance authorization
approved or maintenance system accepted by the Authority; or
Through an arrangement with an AMO, with a written maintenance
contract between the AOC holder and the contracting AMO detailing the
required maintenance functions and defining the support of the quality
functions approved or accepted by the Authority.
(c) Each AOC holder shall employ a person or group of persons, acceptable to the
Authority, to ensure that all maintenance is carried out to an approved standard,
such that the continuing airworthiness requirements of 9.4.1.2 of this part and the
requirements of the AOC holder’s MCM are satisfied, and to ensure the
functioning of the quality system.
(d) Each AOC holder shall provide suitable office accommodation at appropriate
locations for the personnel specified in paragraph 9.4.1.5(c) of this subsection.
(e) Each AOC holder shall establish for the maintenance of aircraft an SMS that is in
accordance with Part 20 of these regulations and is acceptable to the Authority.
9.4.1.6 RESERVED
9.4.1.7 RESERVED
9.4.1.8 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS RECORDS

Each AOC holder shall ensure that a system has been established to keep, in a
form acceptable to the Authority, the following records:
The total time in service (hours, calendar time, and cycles, as

appropriate) of the aircraft and all life-limited parts;

The current status of compliance with all mandatory continuing
airworthiness information;
Appropriate details of modifications and repairs to the aircraft or
aeronautical products;
The time in service (hours, calendar time, and cycles, as appropriate)
since last overhaul of the aircraft or aeronautical products subject to
mandatory overhaul life;
The current aircraft status of compliance with the maintenance
programme; and
The detailed maintenance records to show that all requirements for the
signing of a maintenance release has been met.
(b) Each AOC holder shall ensure that the records in paragraphs 9.4.1.8(a)(1)
through (5) of this subsection shall be kept for a minimum of 90 days after the
unit to which they refer has been permanently withdrawn from service and that
the records in paragraph 9.4.1.8(a)(6) of this subsection shall be kept for a
minimum of 1 year after signing the approval for return to service.
(c) Each AOC holder shall ensure that in the event of a temporary change of
operator, the records specified in paragraph 9.4.1.8(a) of this subsection shall be
made available to the new operator.
(d) Each AOC holder shall ensure that when an aircraft is permanently transferred
from one operator to another operator, the records specified in paragraph
9.4.1.8(a) of this subsection are also transferred.
(e) An operator shall ensure that the following records are kept: in respect of the
entire helicopter
(1) The total time in service;
(2) In respect of the major components of the helicopter:
(i) the total time in service;
(ii) the date of the last overhaul;
(iii) the date of the last inspection;
(3) In respect of those instruments and equipment, the serviceability and
operating life of which are determined by their time in service
(i) such records of the time in service as are necessary to determine
their serviceability or to compute their operating life
(ii) the date of the last inspection
(f) The continuing airworthiness records required under this subsection shall
conform to the outline prescribed in IS 9.4.1.8
Note: In the context of ICAO Annex 6, Part I: 8.4.3, a judgment on what may be
considered a temporary change of operator will be made by the State of Registry
in light of the need to exercise control over the records, which will depend on

access to them and the opportunity to update them.
9.4.1.9 AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL LOG ENTRIES – MAINTENANCE RECORDS

SECTION
(e) Each AOC holder shall use an aircraft technical log that includes an aircraft
maintenance records section containing the following information for each
aircraft:
Note: See 9.4.1.5 of this part for the journey records section of the aircraft technical log.
Information about each previous flight, necessary to ensure continuing
flight safety;
The current aircraft maintenance release and/or an airworthiness release;
The current inspection status of the aircraft, to include inspections due to
be performed on an established schedule and inspections due to be
performed that are not on an established schedule, except that the
Authority may agree to the maintenance statement being kept elsewhere;
The current maintenance status of the aircraft, to include maintenance
due to be performed on an established schedule and maintenance due to
be performed that is not on an established schedule, except that the
Authority may agree to the maintenance statement being kept elsewhere;
and
All deferred defects that affect the operation of the aircraft.
Note: Defects that are not airworthiness items may be deferred to a later date for
rectification. When this is done, there shall be a method for recording such a
deferral, and normally the aircraft technical log has a section solely for this
purpose. Some operators have a system of classifying deferred defects to allow
different lengths of time, either in hours flown, number of sectors, or, on return to
a maintenance base, until a defect shall be rectified, before further flight.
(g) The aircraft technical log and any subsequent amendment shall be approved by
the Authority.
(h) Each person who takes action in the case of a reported or observed failure or
malfunction of an aircraft or aeronautical product that is critical to the safety of
flight shall make, or shall have made, a record of that action in the maintenance
records section of the aircraft technical log.
(i) Each AOC holder shall have a procedure for keeping copies of required records
to be carried on board, in a place readily accessible to each flight crew member,
and shall put that procedure in the AOC holder’s OM.
9.4.1.10 RETURN TO SERVICE

No AOC holder shall operate an aircraft unless the aircraft has both an approval
for return to service, if maintenance has been performed prior to the flight, and a
valid logbook entry in the maintenance records section of the aircraft technical
log, as follows:
Approval for return to service:

(i) An AOC holder shall not operate an aircraft unless the aircraft is
maintained and approved for return to service using the AOC
maintenance systems required by 9.4.1.3 of this part.
(ii) An AOC holder using an AMO shall not operate an aircraft after
return to service under paragraph 9.4.1.10(a)(1)(i) of this
subsection unless an approval for return to service has been
prepared in accordance with the AOC holder’s MCM procedures
and a logbook entry has been made in the maintenance records
section of the aircraft technical log.
(iii) An AOC holder using a maintenance authorization shall not
operate an aircraft after return to service under paragraph 9.4.1.10
(a)(1)(i) of this subsection unless a logbook entry in the maintenance
records section of the aircraft technical log is prepared or caused to
be prepared by an appropriately licensed and rated person in
accordance with Part 2 of these Regulations, as appropriate. This
approval for return to service shall be made in accordance with the
AOC holder's MCM procedures.
(iv) The AOC holder shall ensure that the PIC of the aircraft has
reviewed the maintenance records section of the aircraft technical
log and has determined that any maintenance performed has
been appropriately documented.
Aircraft technical log – maintenance records section:
(i) An AOC holder shall not operate an aircraft unless the PIC is in
possession of a valid logbook entry in the maintenance records
section of the aircraft technical log to indicate that any
maintenance performed on the aircraft has been satisfactorily
performed and appropriately documented.
9.4.1.11 MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS
All modifications and repairs shall comply with airworthiness requirements
acceptable to the State of Registry. Procedures shall be established to ensure
that the substantiating data supporting compliance with the airworthiness
requirements is retained. However, in the case of a major repair or major
modification, the work shall have been performed in accordance with technical
data accepted by the Authority.
(b) An AOC holder may be authorised to perform maintenance, overhaul,
modifications, repairs, and inspections on any aircraft or aeronautical product
under the AOC, provided:
It is performed under a maintenance system established in accordance
with Part 6 of these regulations, that is acceptable to the Authority; and
It is performed in accordance with the approved AOC holder’s operations
specifications.
(c) Until 31st May 2025, an AOC holder using a maintenance system acceptable to
the Authority that wishes to approve for return to service, after major repairs or

major modifications, an aircraft registered in Nigeria shall use a current and valid
licensed AME with an airframe and powerplant rating and shall be qualified in
accordance with Part 2 of these regulations.
(c) Each AOC holder shall, promptly upon completion, prepare a report of each
major modification or major repair of an aircraft or aeronautical product.
(d) The AOC holder shall submit to the Authority a copy of each report of a major
modification and shall keep available for inspection a copy of each report of a
major repair.
(e) The Authority issuing an approval for the embodiment of a modification, repair,
or replacement part shall do so on the basis of satisfactory evidence that the aircraft
is in compliance with airworthiness requirements used for the issuance of the
type certificate, its amendments, or later requirements, when determined by
Authority.
(f) Additional requirements for modifications and repairs are prescribed in
IS 9.4.1.11.
Note: See Chapter 5 of ICAO Doc 9760, Airworthiness Manual, for guidance on
modifications and repairs.
9.4.1.12 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME

Each AOC holder’s aircraft maintenance programme and any subsequent
amendment shall be submitted to the aircraft State of registry for approval.
Acceptance by the Authority will be conditioned upon prior approval by the
STATE of Registry or, where appropriate, upon the AOC holder’s compliance
with recommendations provided by the STATE of Registry.
(b) The Authority will require an AOC holder to include a reliability programme when
the Authority determines that such a reliability programme is necessary. When
such a determination is made by the Authority, the AOC holder shall provide
such procedures and information in the AOC holder’s MCM.
(c) Each AOC holder shall ensure that each of its aircraft is maintained in
accordance with the AOC holder’s approved maintenance programme, as
required by 9.4.1.2 of this part, which shall include:
maintenance tasks and the intervals in which these are to be performed,
taking into account the anticipated utilisation of the aircraft;
When applicable, a continuing structural integrity programme;
Procedures for changing or deviating from paragraphs 9.4.1.12(c)(1) and
(2) of this subsection; and
When applicable, condition monitoring and a reliability programme for
aircraft systems, components, and powerplants.
(d) The design and application of the AOC holder’s maintenance programme shall
observe Human Factors principles.
(e) Repetitive maintenance tasks that are specified in mandatory intervals as a
condition of approval of the type design shall be identified as such.

Note: The maintenance programme should be based on maintenance programme

information made available by the State of Design, or by the organisation responsible for
the type design, and any additional applicable experience.
(f) No AOC holder may provide for use by its personnel in commercial air transport
a maintenance programme or portion thereof for an aircraft registered in Nigeria
that has not been reviewed and approved for the AOC holder by the Authority.
(g) Approval by the Authority of an AOC holder’s maintenance programme and any
subsequent amendments shall be noted in the operations specifications pursuant
to paragraph 9.1.1.7(a)(2) of this part.
(h) Each AOC holder shall have an inspection programme and a programme
covering other maintenance, overhaul, modifications, repair, and inspections to
ensure that:
maintenance, overhaul, modifications, repairs, and inspections performed
by it, or by other persons, are performed in accordance with the AOC
holder’s MCM;
Each aircraft returned to service is airworthy and has been properly
maintained for operation.
(i) The Authority may amend any specifications issued to an AOC holder to permit
deviation from those provisions of this subpart that would prevent the return to
service and use of aeronautical products because those items have been
maintained, modified, or inspected by persons employed outside Nigeria who do
not hold a Nigerian technician’s licence. Each AOC holder that is granted
authority under this deviation shall provide for surveillance of facilities and
practices to ensure that all work performed on these products is accomplished in
accordance with the AOC holder’s MCM.
(j) Copies of all amendments to the AOC holder’s maintenance programme shall be
furnished promptly to all organizations or persons to whom the maintenance
programme has been issued.
(k) The Authority may impose additional maintenance requirements in addition to

ageing airplane and safety improvements required in 9.4.1.17 of these
regulations on commercial air transport passenger category aeroplane that are
above 22yrs old and commercial air transport cargo category aeroplane that are
above 25yrs old.
9.4.1.13 RELIABILITY PROGRAMME

A maintenance programme for each aircraft shall contain, when applicable,
condition monitoring and reliability programme descriptions for aircraft systems,
components, and powerplants.
(b) A reliability programme shall be developed for the aircraft maintenance
programme if the maintenance programme is based upon Maintenance Steering
Group logic 3 (MSG-3), or includes condition-monitored components, or does not
contain overhaul time periods for all significant system components or when
specified by the manufacturer’s document or Maintenance Review Board report.

(c) A reliability programme need not be developed for aircraft not considered large
aircraft or that contain overhaul time periods for all significant aircraft system
components.
(d) The purpose of a reliability programme is to ensure that the aircraft maintenance
programme tasks are effective and that their periodicity is adequate.
(e) A reliability programme may result in the escalation or deletion of maintenance
tasks, as well as de-escalation or addition of maintenance tasks.
(f) A reliability programme provides an appropriate means of monitoring the
effectiveness of the maintenance programme.
9.4.1.14 AUTHORITY TO PERFORM AND APPROVE MAINTENANCE, OVERHAUL,

MODIFICATIONS, REPAIRS, AND INSPECTIONS
(a) An AOC holder may make arrangements with an appropriately rated AMO for the
performance of maintenance, overhaul, modifications, repairs, and inspections of
any aircraft or aeronautical product as provided in its maintenance programme
and MCM.
(b) An AOC holder approved under a maintenance authorization may use an
appropriately licensed and rated person in accordance with Part 2 of these
regulations, as appropriate to approve for return to service line maintenance tasks
only.
9.4.1.15 RESERVED
9.4.1.16 REST AND DUTY LIMITATIONS FOR PERSONS PERFORMING

MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS ON AOC HOLDER AIRCRAFT
No person may assign, nor shall any person perform, maintenance functions for
aircraft certificated for commercial air transport unless that person has had a
minimum rest period of 8 hours prior to the beginning of duty.
(b) No person may schedule a person performing maintenance functions for aircraft
certificated for commercial air transport for more than 12 consecutive hours of
duty.
(c) In situations involving unscheduled aircraft unserviceability, persons performing
maintenance functions for aircraft certificated for commercial air transport may be
continued on duty for:
Up to 16 consecutive hours; or
20 hours in 24 consecutive hours.
(d) Following unscheduled duty periods, the person performing maintenance
functions for aircraft shall have a mandatory rest period of 10 hours.
(e) The AOC holder shall relieve the person performing maintenance functions from
all duties for 24 consecutive hours during any 7-consecutive-day period.
9.4.1.17 AGEING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

(a) This sub-section requires persons holding an air operator certificate under part 9

of these regulations to support the continued airworthiness of each airplane.

These requirements may include, but are not limited to, revising the maintenance
program required by 9.4.1.12 of this part, incorporating design changes, and
incorporating revisions to Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
(b) All AOC holder shall comply with the ageing airplane inspections and records
reviews requirements as contained in IS 9.4.1.17(b).
(c) All AOC holder shall comply with the repair assessment for pressurized fuselage
requirements as contained in IS 9.4.1.17(c)
(d) All AOC holder shall comply with the supplemental inspections requirements as
contained in IS 9.4.1.17(d).
(e) All AOC holder shall comply with the Electrical wiring interconnection systems
(EWIS) maintenance program requirements as contained in IS 9.4.1.17(e).
(f) All AOC holder shall comply with the Fuel tank system maintenance program
requirements as contained in IS 9.4.1.17(f).
(g) All AOC holder shall comply with the Limit of validity requirements as contained
in IS 9.4.1.17(g).
(h) All AOC holder shall comply with the Flammability reduction means requirements
as contained in IS 9.4.1.17(h).
(i) All AOC holders shall comply with the Fuel Tank Vent Explosion Protection as
contained in IS 9.4.1.17 (i)
9.5 AOC SECURITY MANAGEMENT
This subpart provides those certification requirements that apply to the AOC
holder’s protection of aircraft, facilities, and personnel from unlawful interference.
9.5.1.2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Each AOC holder shall ensure that all appropriate personnel are familiar with,
and comply with, the relevant requirements of the National Civil Aviation Security
Programmes (NCASP) of the State of the Operator.
9.5.1.3 SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAMME

Each AOC holder shall establish, maintain, and conduct approved Security
Training Programme that enable the operator’s personnel to take appropriate
action to prevent acts of unlawful interference, such as sabotage, or unlawful
seizure of aircraft and to minimise the consequences of such events should they
occur.
(b) Each AOC holder that is responsible for aerodrome screening of passengers,
baggage, and cargo shall include screeners’ training in its Security Training
Programme.
As a minimum, the security training programme shall include:

(1) Determination of the seriousness of any occurrence;

(2) Crew communication and coordination;
(3) Appropriate self-defence responses;
(4) Use of non-lethal protective devices assigned to crew members whose
use is authorised by the Authority;
(5) Live situational training exercises regarding various threat conditions;
(6) Flight crew compartment procedures to protect the aircraft;
(7) Aircraft search procedures and guidance on least-risk bomb locations
where practicable;
(8) Understanding of behaviour of terrorists so as to facilitate the ability of
crew members to cope with hijacker behaviour and passenger responses,
and
(9) Crew preventative measures and techniques in relation to passengers,
baggage, cargo, mail, equipment, stores and supplies intended for
carriage on an aircraft.
9.5.1.4 REPORTING ACTS OF UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE

Following an act of unlawful interference on board an aircraft, the PIC, or in his or
her absence, the AOC holder, shall submit without delay a report of such an act
to the designated local authority and the Authority in the State of the Operator.
9.5.1.5 AIRCRAFT SEARCH PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

Each AOC holder shall ensure that all its aircraft carry a checklist of the
procedures to be followed for that type of aircraft in searching for concealed
weapons, explosives, or other dangerous devices.
(b) The aircraft search procedure checklist shall be supported by guidance on the
appropriate course of action to be taken should a bomb or suspicious object be
found and by information on the least-risk bomb location specific to the aircraft.
9.5.1.6 FLIGHT CREW COMPARTMENT DOORS, IF INSTALLED – SECURITY

PROCEDURES
The flight crew compartment door on a passenger-carrying aircraft shall be
capable of being locked from within the compartment in order to prevent
unauthorised access.
(b) Each AOC holder shall have an approved means by which the cabin crew can
discreetly notify the flight crew in the event of suspicious activity or security
breaches in the cabin.
(c) All passenger-carrying aeroplanes shall be equipped with an approved flight crew

compartment door, where practicable, that is designed to resist penetration by

small arms fire and grenade shrapnel and to resist forcible intrusion by
unauthorised persons. This door shall be capable of being locked and unlocked
from either pilot’s station.
The door shall be closed and locked from the time all external doors are
closed following embarkation until any such door is opened for
disembarkation, except when necessary to permit access and egress by
authorised persons; and
Means shall be provided for monitoring from either pilot’s station the
entire door area outside the flight crew compartment to identify persons
requesting entry and to detect suspicious behaviour or potential threat.
9.5.1.7 FLIGHT CREW COMPARTMENT DOORS, LARGE AEROPLANES –

SECURITY PROCEDURES
All aeroplanes with a maximum certificated take-off mass in excess of 45 500 kg
or with a passenger seating capacity greater than 60 shall be equipped with an
approved flight crew compartment door that is designed to resist penetration by
small arms fire and grenade shrapnel and to resist forcible intrusions by
unauthorised persons. This door shall be capable of being locked and unlocked
from either pilot’s station.
The door shall be closed and locked from the time all external doors are
closed following embarkation until any such door is opened for
disembarkation, except when necessary to permit access and egress by
authorised persons; and
Means shall be provided for monitoring from either pilot’s station the
entire door area outside the flight crew compartment to identify persons
requesting entry and to detect suspicious behaviour or potential threat.
9.5.1.8 CARRIAGE OF WEAPONS

Where the operator accepts the carriage of weapons removed from passengers,
the aircraft shall have provision for stowing such weapons in a place so that they
are not accessible to any person during flight time.
9.6 AOC DANGEROUS GOODS MANAGEMENT
Note 1: Further guidance on safety management provisions for air operators are
contained in Part 20 of these regulations and ICAO Doc 9859, Safety
Management Manual (SMM).
Note 2: The carriage of dangerous goods is included in the scope of the
operator’s SMS.
This subpart provides those certification requirements that apply to the
management and transport of dangerous goods by air.

9.6.1.2 APPROVAL TO TRANSPORT DANGEROUS GOODS

No AOC holder may transport dangerous goods unless given specific approval to
do so by the Authority.
9.6.1.3 SCOPE
Each AOC holder shall comply with the provisions contained in ICAO Doc 9284,
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air,
hereinafter referred to as “Technical Instructions,” on all occasions when
dangerous goods are carried, irrespective of whether the flight is wholly or partly
within or wholly outside the territory of Nigeria. Where dangerous goods are to be
transported outside the territory of Nigeria, the AOC holder shall review and
comply with the appropriate variations noted by Contracting States contained in
Attachment 3 to the Technical Instructions.
(b) Articles and substances that would otherwise be classified as dangerous goods
are excluded from the requirements of this subpart, to the extent specified in the
Technical Instructions, provided they are:
Required to be on board the aircraft for operating reasons;
Carried as catering or cabin service supplies;
Carried for use in flight as a veterinary aid or as a humane killer for an
animal; or
Carried for use in flight for medical aid for a patient, provided that:
(i) Gas cylinders have been manufactured specifically for the purpose
of containing and transporting that particular gas;
(ii) Drugs, medicines, and other medical matter are under the control
of trained personnel during the time when they are in use in the
aircraft;
(iii) Equipment containing wet cell batteries is kept and, when
necessary, secured in an upright position to prevent spillage of the
electrolyte; and
(iv) Proper provision is made to stow and secure all the equipment
during take-off and landing and at all other times when deemed
necessary by the PIC in the interests of safety; or
(v) They are carried by passengers or crew members.
(c) Articles and substances intended as replacements for those described in
paragraph 9.6.1.3(b)(1) of this subsection shall be transported on an aircraft as
specified in the Technical Instructions.
9.6.1.4 LIMITATIONS ON THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Each AOC holder shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that articles and
substances that are specifically identified by name or generic description in the
Technical Instructions as being forbidden for transport under any circumstances
are not carried on any aircraft.

(b) Each AOC holder shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that articles and
substances or other goods that are identified in the Technical Instructions as
being forbidden for transport in normal circumstances, or infected live animals,
are transported only when:
They are exempted by the States concerned under the provisions of the
Technical Instructions; or
The Technical Instructions indicate that they may be transported under an
approval issued by the State of Origin.
9.6.1.5 CLASSIFICATION
Each AOC holder shall ensure that articles and substances are classified as
dangerous goods as specified in the Technical Instructions.
9.6.1.6 PACKAGING
Each AOC holder shall ensure that dangerous goods are packed as specified in
the Technical Instructions.
(b) Packages used for the transport of dangerous goods by air shall:
Be of good quality and shall be constructed and securely closed so as to
prevent leakage that might be caused in normal conditions of transport,
by vibration, or by changes in temperature, humidity, or pressure;
Be suitable for the contents. Packaging in direct contact with dangerous
goods shall be resistant to any chemical or other action of such goods;
Meet the material and construction specifications in the Technical
Instructions; and
Be tested in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Instructions.
(c) Packages for which retention of a liquid is a basic function shall be capable of
withstanding, without leaking, the pressure stated in the Technical Instructions.
(d) Inner packaging shall be packed, secured, or cushioned so as to prevent
breakage or leakage and to control their movement within the outer packaging(s)
during normal conditions of air transport. Cushioning and absorbent materials
shall not react dangerously with the contents of the packaging.
(e) No packaging shall be reused until it has been inspected and found free from
corrosion or other damage. Where a packaging is reused, all necessary
measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of subsequent contents.
(f) If, because of the nature of their former contents, unclean empty packaging may
present a hazard, they shall be tightly closed and treated according to the hazard
they constitute.
(g) No harmful quantity of a dangerous substance shall adhere to the outside of
packages.

9.6.1.7 LABELLING AND MARKING

Each AOC holder shall ensure that packages, overpacks, and freight containers
are labelled as specified in the Technical Instructions.
(b) Each AOC holder shall ensure that packages, overpacks, and freight containers
are marked with:
The proper shipping name of their contents;
The United Nations number, when assigned; and
Other such markings as may be specified in the Technical Instructions.
(c) Each AOC holder shall ensure that packaging manufactured to a specification
contained in the Technical Instructions shall be so marked in accordance with the
Technical Instructions.
(d) Where dangerous goods are carried on a flight that takes place wholly or partly
outside the territory of Nigeria, the AOC holder shall ensure that labelling and
marking are in the English language in addition to any other language
requirements.
9.6.1.8 DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORT DOCUMENT
Each AOC holder shall ensure that, except when otherwise specified in the
Technical Instructions, dangerous goods are accompanied by a dangerous
goods transport document.
(b) Where dangerous goods are carried on a flight that takes place wholly or partly
outside the territory of Nigeria, the AOC holder shall ensure that the English
language is used for the dangerous goods transport document in addition to any
other language requirements.
9.6.1.9 ACCEPTANCE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

No AOC holder may accept dangerous goods for transport until the package,
overpack, or freight container has been inspected in accordance with the
acceptance procedures in the Technical Instructions.
(b) Each AOC holder, or its handling agent, shall use an acceptance checklist that:
Shall allow for all relevant details to be checked; and
Shall be in such a form as will allow for the recording of the results of the
acceptance check by manual, mechanical, or computerised means.
(c) Each designated postal operator shall have the procedure for controlling the
introduction of dangerous goods in mail into air transport approved by the
Authority where the mail is accepted.
Note 1: In accordance with the Universal Postal Union Convention, dangerous
goods are not permitted in mail, except as provided for in the Technical
Instructions.
Note 2: The UPU has established procedures to control the introduction of
dangerous goods into air transport through the postal services (see the Universal
Postal Union Parcel Post Regulations and Letter Post Regulations).

Note 3: Guidance for approving the procedures established by designated postal

operators to control the introduction of dangerous goods into air transport may be
found in the Supplement to the Technical Instructions, Part S-1, Chapter 3.
9.6.1.10 INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE, LEAKAGE, OR CONTAMINATION

Each AOC holder shall ensure that:
Packages, overpacks, and freight containers are inspected for evidence
of leakage or damage immediately prior to loading on an aircraft or into a
ULD, as specified in the Technical Instructions;
A ULD is not loaded on an aircraft unless it has been inspected as
required by the Technical Instructions and has been found free from any
evidence of leakage from, or damage to, the dangerous goods contained
therein;
Leaking or damaged packages, overpacks, or freight containers are not
loaded on an aircraft;
Any package of dangerous goods that is found on an aircraft and appears
to be damaged or leaking is removed, or arrangements are made for its
removal by an appropriate authority or organisation;
After removal of any leaking or damaged goods, the remainder of the
consignment is inspected to ensure it is in a proper condition for transport
and that no damage or contamination has occurred to the aircraft or its
load; and
Packages, overpacks, and freight containers are inspected for signs of
damage or leakage upon unloading from an aircraft or a ULD and, if there
is evidence of damage or leakage, the area where the dangerous goods
were stowed is inspected for damage or contamination.
9.6.1.11 REMOVAL OF CONTAMINATION

Each AOC holder shall ensure that:
Any contamination found as a result of the leakage or damage of
dangerous goods is removed without delay; and
An aircraft that has been contaminated by radioactive materials is
immediately taken out of service and not approved for return to service
until the radiation level at any accessible surface and the non-fixed
contamination are not more than the values specified in the Technical
Instructions.
9.6.1.12 LOADING RESTRICTIONS AND STOWAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Each AOC holder shall ensure that packages and overpacks containing
dangerous goods and freight containers containing radioactive materials are
loaded and stowed in accordance with the Technical Instructions.
PASSENGER CABIN AND FLIGHT DECK. Each AOC holder shall
ensure that dangerous goods are not carried in an aircraft cabin occupied

by passengers, or on the flight deck, unless otherwise specified in the

Technical Instructions.
CARGO COMPARTMENTS. Each AOC holder shall ensure that
dangerous goods are loaded, segregated, stowed, and secured on an
aircraft as specified in the Technical Instructions.
DANGEROUS GOODS DESIGNATED FOR CARRIAGE ONLY ON
CARGO AIRCRAFT. Each AOC holder shall ensure that packages of
dangerous goods bearing the “Cargo Aircraft Only” label are carried on a
cargo aircraft and are loaded as specified in the Technical Instructions
and in a manner that a crew member or other authorised person can see,
handle, and where size and weight permit, separate such packages from
other cargo in flight.
(b) Packages containing dangerous goods shall be separated when stowing, as
follows:
Those packages containing dangerous goods that may react dangerously
with other packages shall not be stowed next to each other on an aircraft
or in a position that may allow interaction between them in the event of a
leakage.
Those packages containing toxic and infectious substances shall be
stowed on an aircraft in accordance with the Technical Instructions.
Those packages containing radioactive materials shall be stowed on an
aircraft so that they are separated from persons, live animals, and
undeveloped film and secured in flight in accordance with the Technical
Instructions.
(c) The AOC holder shall protect and secure any dangerous goods in such a manner
that will prevent any movement in flight that might change the orientation of the
packages.
9.6.1.13 PROVISION OF INFORMATION

INFORMATION TO GROUND PERSONNEL. Each AOC holder shall ensure
that:
Information is provided to enable ground personnel to carry out their
duties with regard to the transport of dangerous goods, including the
actions to be taken in the event of incidents and accidents involving
dangerous goods; and
Where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph 9.6.1.13(a)(1)
of this subsection is also provided to the handling agent.
(b) INFORMATION TO PASSENGERS. Each AOC holder shall ensure that
information is promulgated as required by the Technical Instructions so that
passengers are warned as to the types of goods that they are forbidden from
transporting on board an aircraft.
(c) INFORMATION TO SHIPPERS. Each AOC holder shall ensure that information
is promulgated as required by the Technical Instructions so that shippers of

dangerous goods are provided with the information as required by the Technical
Instructions to enable them to carry out their responsibilities with regard to the
transport of dangerous goods and the action to be taken in the event of
emergencies arising involving dangerous goods.
(d) INFORMATION TO ACCEPTANCE POINTS PERSONNEL. Each AOC holder
and, where applicable, the handling agent shall ensure that notices are provided
at acceptance points for cargo, giving information about the transport of
dangerous goods, including the actions to be taken in the event of emergencies
arising involving dangerous goods.
(e) INFORMATION TO CREW MEMBERS. Each AOC holder shall ensure that
information is provided in the OM to enable crew members to carry out their
responsibilities with regard to the transport of dangerous goods, including the
actions to be taken in the event of emergencies arising involving dangerous
goods.
(f) INFORMATION TO THE PIC. Each AOC holder shall ensure that the PIC is
provided, as early as is practicable before the departure of the flight, with written
information, as specified in the Technical Instructions.
(g) INFORMATION IN THE EVENT OF AN IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY. If an in-flight
emergency occurs, the PIC shall, as soon as the situation permits, inform the
appropriate ATS unit, for the information of the aerodrome authorities, of any
dangerous goods on board the aircraft, as provided for in the Technical
Instructions.
(h) INFORMATION IN THE EVENT OF AN AIRCRAFT INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT.
Each AOC holder that is involved in an aircraft incident or accident shall:
As soon as possible, inform the appropriate authority of the State in which
the aircraft incident or accident occurred of any dangerous goods carried;
and
On request, provide any information required to minimise the hazards
created by any dangerous goods carried.
9.6.1.14 DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING PROGRAMME AND MANUAL

(a) Crew members, passenger-handling personnel, and security personnel
employed by the AOC holder that deal with the screening of passengers and
their baggage and cargo shall receive initial and recurrent training that covers, at
a minimum, the areas identified in Part 8 of these regulations to a depth sufficient
to ensure that an awareness is gained of the hazards associated with dangerous
goods, how to identify dangerous goods, and what requirements apply to the
carriage of such goods by passengers.
(b) Each AOC holder shall have a dangerous goods training programme approved
by the Authority, whether or not the AOC holder is approved to transport
dangerous goods.
(c) At a minimum, the dangerous goods training programme shall include the items
as listed in 8.10.1.10 of these regulations.

(d) The AOC holder shall provide such information in the OM as will enable the flight
crew to carry out its responsibilities with regard to the transport of dangerous
goods and shall provide instructions as to the action to be taken in the event of
emergencies arising involving dangerous goods.
9.6.1.15 DANGEROUS GOODS INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT REPORTS

Each AOC holder shall report dangerous goods incidents and accidents to the
Authority within 72 hours of the events, unless exceptional circumstances
prevent this.
(b) Each AOC holder shall report undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods
discovered in cargo or passenger’s baggage to the Authority within 72 hours of
the discovery, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.
9.6.1.16 SHIPPER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

No person shall offer a package, overpack, or freight container containing
dangerous goods for shipment by air unless that person has, in accordance with
the Technical Instructions, ensured that the dangerous goods are:
Properly classified, packed, marked, and labelled and in the proper
condition for transport by air in accordance with the relevant regulations;
and
Accompanied by a properly executed dangerous goods transport
document.
(b) In completing the dangerous goods transport document for the AOC holder, the
shipper shall, in accordance with the Technical Instructions and any other
regulations of Nigeria:
Declare that the dangerous goods are fully and accurately described by
their proper shipping names;
Declare that the dangerous goods are classified, packed, marked, and
labelled and in the proper condition for transport;
Complete the form in English when the dangerous goods are to be
carried either wholly or partly outside Nigeria; and
Sign the form.
9.6.1.17 DANGEROUS GOODS SECURITY PROVISIONS

Each shipper and operator and other persons engaged in the transport of
dangerous goods by air shall establish security measures, consistent with these
regulations, to minimise theft or misuse of dangerous goods that may endanger
persons, property, or the environment.

9.7 CARGO COMPARTMENT SAFETY
9.7.1.1 TRANSPORT OF ITEMS IN THE CARGO COMPARTMENT

The AOC holder shall establish policy and procedures for the transport of items
in the cargo compartment, which include the conduct of a specific safety risk
assessment. The risk assessment shall include at least the:
Hazards associated with the properties of the items to be transported;
Capabilities of the operator;
Operational considerations (e.g., area of operations, diversion time);
Capabilities of the aeroplane and its systems (e.g., cargo compartment
fire suppression capabilities);
Containment characteristics of ULDs;
Packing and packaging;
Safety of the supply chain for items to be transported; and
Quantity and distribution of dangerous goods items to be transported.
Note 1: Additional operational requirements for the transport of dangerous goods
are contained in 9.6 of this part.
Note 2: Guidance on the hazards associated with the transport of items in the
cargo compartment, the conduct of a specific safety risk assessment in
accordance with ICAO Doc 9859, Safety Management Manual (SMM), and the
responsibilities for the transport of dangerous goods, is contained in ICAO Doc
10102, Guidance for Safe Operations Involving Aeroplane Cargo Compartment
.
9.7.1.2 FIRE PROTECTION

(a) The elements of the cargo compartment(s) fire protection system as approved by
the State of Design or State of Registry, and a summary of the demonstrated
cargo compartment fire protection certification standards, shall be provided in the
AFM or other documentation supporting the operation of the aeroplane.
(b) The AOC holder shall establish policy and procedures that address the items to
be transported in the cargo compartment. These shall ensure to a reasonable
certainty that in the event of a fire involving those items, it can be detected and
sufficiently suppressed or contained by the elements of the aeroplane design
associated with cargo compartment fire protection, until the aeroplane makes a
safe landing.
Note: Guidance on the elements of cargo compartment fire protection and
associated demonstrated standards and guidance on policy and procedures that
address the items to be transported in the cargo compartment are provided in
ICAO Doc 10102, Guidance for Safe Operations Involving Aeroplane Cargo
Compartment

REGULATIONS Implementing Standards: Part 9 – Air Operator Certification and Administration
NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS
(NIG.CARS)
PART 9 – IMPLEMENTING STANDARDS
APRIL 2023


PART 9 – IMPLEMENTING STANDARDS

IS 9.1.1.7(a) CONTENTS OF AN AOC
(1) The AOC and its associated operations specifications shall contain the minimum information
required in paragraphs IS 9.1.1.7(a)(3) and IS 9.1.1.7(b) respectively, in a standardised format.
(2) The air operator certificate and its associated operations specifications shall define the operations
for which the operator is authorized.
(3) The AOC shall be based on the following template:
AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE

This Certificate is granted pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act 2022 and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) being in force, subject to the
conditions in the Specific Operating Provisions annexed hereto.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA1 2
NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

(NCAA)3
(OPERATOR’S NAME)6 OPERATIONAL POINT OF CONTACT10
AOC NUMBER4:
Contact details, at which operational management can

Dba trading name7:
be contacted without undue delay, are listed in
Operator’s Address8:
EXPIRY DATE5:
________________________________11
Telephone9:
Valid until …………………………. Facsimile:

Unless suspended, cancelled or revoked.
Email:
This Certificate Certifies that _____________________________________ 12is authorised to perform commercial air transport operation, as defined in the attached operations
specifications, in accordance with the operations manual and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations Part 913.
16
Date of Issue14: Type of Operation: Name15:
Signature:
Title: DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
1. Replace with the name of the State of the Operator.

2. For use by the State of the Operator.
3. Replace with the identification of the Issuing Authority of the State of the Operator.

4. Insert the unique AOC number, as issued by the State of the Operator.
5. Insert the date after which the AOC ceases to be valid (dd-mm-yyyy).
6. Insert the operator’s registered name.
7. Insert the operator’s trading name, if different from its registered name. Insert “DBA” before the trading name (for “doing
business as”).
8. Insert the operator’s principal place of business address.
9. Insert the operator’s principal place of business telephone and facsimile details, including the country code. Provide the
operator’s email, if available.
10. Insert the contact details. Include the telephone and facsimile numbers, including the country code, and the email address
(if available) at which operational management can be contacted without undue delay for issues related to flight
operations, airworthiness, flight and cabin crew competency, dangerous goods, and other matters, as appropriate.
11. Insert the controlled document, carried on board, in which the contact details are listed, with the appropriate paragraph or
page reference (e.g., “Contact details are listed in the OM. Gen/Basic, Chapter 1, 1.1” or “… are listed in the operations
specifications, page 1” or “… are listed in an attachment to this document”).
12. Insert the operator’s registered name.
13. Insert references to the appropriate regulations.
14. Insert the issuance date of the AOC (dd-mm-yyyy).
15. Insert the name, signature, and title of the Authority representative. In addition, an official stamp may be applied on the
AOC (identification of the Issuing Authority of the State of the Operator).
16 . Type of Operation is in accordance with Nig.CARs
* Scheduled Operations (Passengers only)
* Scheduled Operations (Passenger and Cargo/mail)
* Non-Scheduled Operations (Passenger only)
* Non-Scheduled Operations (Passenger & Cargo/mail)
* Non-Scheduled Operations (Cargo only)

IS 9.1.1.7(b) OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS FOR EACH AIRCRAFT MODEL

(a) For each aircraft model in the operator’s fleet, identified by aircraft make, model and series, the
following list of authorisations, conditions and limitations shall be included: issuing authority
contact details, operator name and AOC number, date of issue and signature of the Authority
representative, aircraft model, types and area of operations, special limitations and authorisations.
Note: If authorizations and limitations are identical for two or more models, these models may be
grouped in a single list.
(g) The operations specifications layout will be as follows:
Note: The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) constitutes an integral part of the Operations Manual.
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
(subject to the approved conditions in the operations manual)
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority contact details
Telephone1:____________________________Fax:_________________________-Email:__________________________
AOC No2: ________________ Operator name3: _______________________ Trade Name ………………Issue Date4:………………. :
Accepted by any of the post holders listed in Appendix A
Name : Signature Date ……….. :

Aircraft Model and Registration Marks5
Make Model/Type Aircraft Registration Marks
Type of operation6: Commercial Air Transport ☐ Passengers ☐ Cargo ☐ Scheduled ☐ Unscheduled:

Area of operation7: ☐Africa ☐Asia ☐ Australia ☐ Europe ☐North America ☐South America
Special limitations8:
SPECIFIC APPROVALS9 YES NO DESCRIPTION REMARKS
Dangerous Goods ☐ ☐
Low visibility operations ☐ ☐
Take-off11 ☐ ☐ RVR: _____m
Approach and landing10 ☐ ☐ ☐CAT _______ RVR: ___m DH:__ft
Operational credits(s)12 ☐ ☐

RVSM13 ☐ N/A ☐ ☐
EDTO 14 ☐ N/A ☐ ☐ Threshold time15 ______minutes
Maximum diversion time:_____minutes
AR navigation specifications for PBN ☐ ☐
operations16
Continuing Airworthiness17 X X
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)18 ☐ ☐
Issue of CC attestations19 ☐ ☐
Minimum navigation performance ☐ ☐
Specification21
Operations of single-engined turbine ☐ ☐
aeroplane at night or in IMC (SET-IMC)
Helicopter operations with the aid of ☐ ☐
Night Vision Imaging System
Helicopter Hoist Operations ☐ ☐
Helicopter emergency medical Service ☐ ☐
Operations
Helicopter offshore Operations ☐ ☐
Parts Pool Agreement Authorization ☐ ☐
Short Term Escalation Authorization ☐ ☐
Special Flight Permit to conduct ferry ☐ ☐
flight Authorization
Minimum Equipment List Authorization ☐ ☐ Appendix A (2)
Maintenance Contractual Arrangements ☐ ☐
Reliability Program Contractual ☐ ☐
Arrangements Authorization
Maintenance Programme Authorization ☐ ☐ Appendix A (2)
Post holders ☐ ☐ Appendix A (1)
Manuals ☐ ☐ Appendix A (2)
Aircraft wet leasing operations ☐ ☐ Appendix A (3)
Aircraft dry leasing operations ☐ ☐
Simulator Training Facilities ☐ ☐ Appendix A (4)
Aerodromes ☐ ☐ Appendix A (5)
Special Aerodromes ☐ ☐ Appendix A (6)
Maintenance Authorization ☐ ☐ Appendix A (7)
Other20 May be expanded to include other
authorizations not listed
NCAA APPROVAL
Director, Operations, Licensing & Training Standards Director, Airworthiness Standards
Name. Name.
Signature Signature:
Date Date
Notes.—
1) Telephone contact details of the authority, including the country code. Email and fax to be provided if available.
2) Insert the associated AOC number.

3) Insert the operator’s registered name and the operator’s trading name, if different. Insert “dba” before the trading name (for “doing
business as”).
4) Issuance date of the operations specifications (dd-mm-yyyy) and signature of the authority representative.
5) Insert the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST)/ICAO designation of the aircraft make, model and series, or master series, if a
series has been designated (e.g. Boeing-737-3K2 or Boeing-777-232). The CAST/ICAO taxonomy is available at:
http://www.intlaviationstandards.org/.
6) Other type of transportation to be specified (e.g. emergency medical service).
7) List the geographical area(s) of authorized operation (by geographical coordinates or specific routes, flight information region or national
or regional boundaries) as defined by the issuing authority.
8) . List the applicable special limitations (e.g. VFR only, day only).
9) List in this column the most permissive criteria for each specific approval (with appropriate criteria).
10) . Insert the applicable precision approach category (CAT II or III). Insert the minimum RVR in metres and decision height in feet. One line
is used per listed approach category.
11) Insert the approved minimum take-off RVR in metres, or the equivalent horizontal visibility if RVR is not used. One line per approval may
be used if different approvals are granted.
12) List the airborne capabilities (e.g. automatic landing, HUD, EVS, SVS, CVS) and associated operational credit(s) granted.
13) “Not applicable (N/A)” box may be checked only if the aircraft maximum ceiling is below FL 290.
14) If extended diversion time operations (EDTO) specific approval does not apply based on the provisions in Chapter 4, 4.7, select “N/A”.
Otherwise a threshold time and maximum diversion time must be specified.
15) The threshold time and maximum diversion time may also be listed in distance (NM). Details of each particular aeroplane-engine
combination for which the threshold time is established and maximum diversion time has been granted may be listed under "remarks".
One line per approval may be used if different approvals are granted.
16) Performance-based navigation (PBN): one line is used for each PBN AR navigation specification approval (e.g. RNP AR APCH), with
appropriate limitations listed in the “Description” column.
17) Insert the name of the person/organization responsible for ensuring that the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is maintained and the
regulation that requires the work, i.e. within the AOC regulation or a specific approval (e.g. Nig.CARs 9.2.2.2 (b) (3) )
18) List the EFB functions used for the safe operation of aeroplanes and any applicable limitations. 19. Other authorizations or data can be
entered here, using one line (or one multi-line block) per authorization (e.g. special approach authorization, approved navigation
performance).
19) Approval to conduct the training course and examination to be completed by applicants for a cabin crew attestation as specified in
Nig.CARs 8.10.1.14(c), and 9.3.1.3
20) Other approvals or data may be entered here, using one line (or one multi-line block) per authorisation (e.g. short landing operations,
steep approach operations, helicopter operations to/from a public interest site, helicopter operations over a hostile environment located
outside a congested area, helicopter operations without a safe forced landing capability, operations with increased bank angles,
maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome for two-engined aeroplanes without an EDTO approval, aircraft used for non-
commercial operations).
Appendix A to AOC Operations Specifications

AOC Holder: ………. AOC Number: Last revision date
1. APPROVED POST HOLDERS

Position Name Phone No. E-mail
AC
DFO
CP
DCA
SM
QM
AC: Accountable Manager; DFO: Director of Flight Operations; CP: Chief Pilot; DCA: Director of Continuing Airworthiness; SM: Safety Manager

2. APPROVED MANUALS
S/N Title of Manual Issue Date Approval Date
1. Operations Manual Part A: General
2. Operations Manual Part B: Aircraft operating
information (Aircraft Type Specific):
(i)
3. Operations Manual Part C: Areas, routes and
aerodromes
4. Operations Manual Part D: Training
5. Ground Operations Manual
6. Ground Operations Training Manual
7. Flight Dispatch Manual
8. Flight Dispatch Training Manual
9. Cabin Crew Manual
10. Cabin Crew Training Manual
11. Cargo Handling Manual
12. Minimum Equipment List (Aircraft Type Specific):
(i)
13. Quality System Manual
14. Maintenance Control Manual
15. Approved Maintenance Programme (Aircraft Type
Specific):
(i)
16. Reliability Programme
17. Maintenance Training Manual
18. Safety Management System Manual
19. Emergency Response Manual
20. Security manual
21. Security Training Manual
22. Weight and Balance Manual (Aircraft Specific)
23. Dangerous Goods Manual
24.
3. APPROVED WET-LEASED AIRCRAFT

S/N Parties to Wet Who Aircraft Aircraft Aircraft Date of Expiry Date of NCAA
Lessor lessee has ops Type Registration serial lease date of Approval Approval
control? marks number execution lease by NCAA expiry
date
4. LIST OF APPROVED SIMULATOR TRAINING FACILITIES
S/N Name of Training Aircraft Type Level Date of NCAA

Facility Approval Approval
expiry

5. AERODROMES APPROVED SCHEDULED OPERATIONS

S/N Name of Aerodrome Aircraft type approved Date of NCAA approval
6. SPECIAL AERODROMES APPROVED FOR OPERATIONS

S/N Name of Aerodrome Aircraft type approved Date of NCAA approval
7. MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZATION
Class(es) and rating(s) authorized

Class5 Ratings6 Limitations7
Aircraft Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Component Maintenance
Specialised Maintenance
This certificate certifies that8 ____________________________ is authorized to engage in activities specified

above subject to the compliance with the9 __Nig. CARs Part 6_ and the latest MCM procedures manual
Locations of maintenance facilities: As per10 ____________________ of the latest MCM procedures manual
This certificate shall remain valid during the period of validity specified above unless it is surrendered,
superseded, suspended or revoked.
Name:11 _______________________________ Date of original issue:12 ____________________________
Title:13 _______________________________ Date of current issue:15 ______________________________
Signature:14 _____________________________________________________________________________
Notes:
1. Name of the authority issuing the approval.
2. Unique approval reference number as issued by the State of Registry.
3. Registered address, telephone and email.
4. Expiry date (dd-mm-yyyy) if applicable, if not applicable, insert N/A.
5. Scope of approval using the classes as follows: aircraft, engine, component or specialized maintenance.

6. Scope of approval using the ratings as follows:
a) aircraft maintenance — large aeroplane, small aeroplane, helicopter, other kind of aircraft (such as glider, balloon,
airship, lightsport aircraft);
b) engine maintenance — categories of engine (such as reciprocating, turbine and electric);
c) components maintenance — standard numbering system (SNS) code derived from ASD/ATA S1000D specification
for identifying the aircraft system applicable to the rating (Airworthiness Manual (Doc 9760, Chapter 10, Attachment F
refers); and
d) specialized maintenance — class of approval necessary for the specialized maintenance using the following ratings:
composite material maintenance, surface treatment such as peening, plating, painting, non-destructive testing, welding,
other unique processes accepted/approved by the State (Doc 9760, Chapter 10, Attachment F refers).
7. Limitation in the scope of approval if required for aircraft, components or specialized maintenance. If the limitations are
described in the approved maintenance organization’s procedures manual a reference to the manual should be included in
the MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZATION certificate.
8. Name of organization authorized to perform maintenance. In the case where a State does not annex terms of approval to
the MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZATION certificate, the State should amend this item as follows: “This certificate
certifies that ____________________________ is authorized to engage in activities listed in this certificate, subject to
compliance with the ______________________ and the latest maintenance organization’s procedures manual.”
9. Reference to relevant State regulations.
10. Reference to the appropriate section/chapter and paragraph of the maintenance organization’s procedures manual in
which the approved locations of the organization’s facilities are listed; for example,
11. Name of the authority representative signing the MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZATION certificate.
12. Date of original issue (if different from the date of current issue), if not, use N/A.
13. Title of the authority representative signing the MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZATION certificate.
14. Signature of the authority representative. In addition, an official stamp may be applied on the MAINTENANCE
AUTHORIZATION certificate.
15. Issuance date of the MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZATION certificate (dd-mm-yyyy).
(c) The Operations Specifications may include other specific authorisations, such as:
(1) Special aerodrome operations (e.g. short take-off and landing operations or land and hold
short operations);
(2) Special approach procedures (e.g. steep gradient approach, instrument landing system
precision runway monitor approach, localizer-type directional aid precision runway monitor
approach, RNP approach, etc.);
(3) Single-engine passenger transport at night or in instrument meteorological (IMC)
conditions;
(4) Operations in areas with special procedures (e.g. operations in areas using different
altimetry units or altimeter setting procedures).

IS 9.2.2.2 Management Personnel Required for Commercial Air Transport Operations

(a) Each AOC holder shall make arrangements to ensure continuity of supervision if operations are
conducted in the absence of any required management personnel.
(b) Required management personnel shall be contracted to work sufficient hours, such that the
management functions are fulfilled.
(c) A person serving in a required management position for an AOC holder may not serve in a similar
position for any other AOC holder, unless an exemption is issued by the Authority.
(d) The minimum initial qualifications for a Director of Operations are:
An ATPL; and
3 years’ experience as PIC in commercial air transport operations:
(i) Of large aircraft, if the AOC holder operates large aircraft; or
(ii) Of either large or small aircraft, if the AOC holder operates only small aircraft.
(e) The minimum qualifications for a chief pilot are:
An ATPL with the appropriate ratings for at least one of the aircraft used in the AOC
holder’s operations; and
3 years’ experience as PIC in commercial air transport operations:
(i) In large aircraft, if the AOC holder operates large aircraft; or
(ii) In either large or small aircraft, if the AOC holder operates only small aircraft.
Note: The Authority may accept a commercial pilot licence with instrument rating in lieu of the
ATPL if the PIC requirements for the operations conducted require only a commercial certificate.
(f) The minimum qualifications for a Director of Continuing Airworthiness are:
1. A relevant engineering degree or an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License with additional

education. A relevant engineering degree refers to an engineering degree from aeronautical,
mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies that are relevant to the maintenance
and / or continuing airworthiness of aircraft / aircraft components;
2. Having at least Five (5) years’ previous experience in an airline / independent CAMO, or
aircraft maintenance as an approved CAMO Manager or practical experience and expertise in
the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices;
3. Comprehensive knowledge of at least:
(i) Nig.CARs Part 5 and any associated requirements and procedures;

(ii) The AOC holder’s Operations Specifications;
(iii) Maintenance organization requirements and procedures; and
(iv) Maintenance performance standards
Knowledge of the relevant sample of the AOC holder’s type(s) of aircraft gained through a
formalized training course imparted by a Nig.CARs Part 3 organization, by the aircraft
manufacturer, or by any organization accepted by the Authority. These courses should be at
least in the level of General Familiarization.

4. And additional requirements contained in IS 5.8.1.6
(g) The minimum entry qualifications for a Quality Manager are:
(1) Be a holder of Aircraft maintenance Engineers' Licence in the following ratings: Airframes
and Powerplant or Avionics, (ratings on aircraft type not essential) with five (5) years
working experience in line/base maintenance planning or technical services; or
(2) Be a person qualified by holding an academic degree in an aeronautical, mechanical or

electrical electronic engineering or natural sciences or computer science discipline from a
recognized university or other higher educational institution; or
(3) Be a holder of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) (For AOC holders only).
(4) Be a person holding any other academic degree other than those listed in paragraph (2) but with
proven in depth knowledge and experience in ISO 9001 requirements, audit skills acceptable
to the Authority;
(5) A minimum of five (5) years working experience in the quality system and / or
maintenance in the aviation industry.
(6) A person with proven satisfactory audit experience, preferably in aviation, acceptable to
the Authority.
(7) Must have in-depth knowledge of Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations.
(8) Broad knowledge of the aviation and the organisations activities and procedures.
(9) Good understanding of ISO 9001 quality management principles.
(10) Oral and written communication skills
(h) The minimum qualifications for a Safety Manager are:

(1) Three (3) years’ experience in the capacity of aviation safety investigator, aviation
safety/quality manager or aviation safety risk manager
(2) Training in the following:
(i) Principles of SMS;
(ii) Accident and incident investigations;
(iii) Hazard identification and risk management;
(iv) Human factors;
(v) Root cause analysis;
(vi) Development and delivery of safety related training and assessment.
(3) Technical background to understand the systems that support the AOC holder’s
operations.

(4) Sound knowledge of the AOC holder’s operations, procedures and activities
(5) Excellent oral and written communication skills;
(6) Problem solving skills;
(7) Project management skills;
(8) Ability to engage honestly and openly with people; and
(9) High degree of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidences;
(i) An AOC holder may employ a person who does not meet the appropriate airman qualifications or
experience if the Authority issues an exemption finding that that person has comparable
experience and can effectively perform the required management functions.

IS 9.2.2.3 QUALITY SYSTEM

(a) In order to show compliance with 9.2.2.3 of this part, an AOC holder shall establish its quality
system in accordance with the instruction and information contained in the following paragraphs.
3.0 General
1.1 Terminology.
(a) The terms used in the context of the requirement for the operator’s quality system have the
following meaning:
(1) Accountable Manager. The person acceptable to the Authority, who has corporate
authority for ensuring that all operational and maintenance can be financed and
performed to the standard required by the Authority and any additional requirements
defined by the operator.
(2) Quality assurance. As distinguished from quality control, involves activities in the
business, systems, and technical audit areas. A set of predetermined, systematic
actions that are required to provide adequate confidence that a product or service
satisfies quality requirements.
1.2 Quality Policy.
1.2.1 The operator shall establish a formal, written quality policy statement that is a commitment by the
Accountable Manager as to what the quality system is intended to achieve. The quality policy shall
reflect initial and continued compliance with these regulations, the operator’s manual system, and any
additional requirements defined by the operator or the Authority.
1.2.2 The Accountable Manager is an essential part of the operator’s management organisation. With regard
to the text in paragraph 9.2.2.2(a) of this part, the term “Accountable Manager” is intended to mean the
chief executive/president/managing director/general manager, etc., of the operator’s organisation who, by
virtue of his or her position, has overall responsibility (including financial) for managing the organisation.
1.2.3 The Accountable Manager shall have overall responsibility for the operator’s quality system, including the
frequency, format and structure of the internal management evaluation activities as prescribed in
paragraph 3.9 below.
1.2.4 The quality policy shall clearly define the operator’s purpose, structure, principle and objectives, and all
the services rendered by the operator.
1.3 Purpose of the Quality System.
1.3.1 The quality system shall enable the operator to monitor compliance with these regulations, the operator’s
manual system, and any other standards specified by the operator, or the Authority, to ensure safe
operations and airworthy aircraft and aeronautical products.
1.4 Quality Manager.
1.4.1 The function of the quality manager is to monitor compliance with, and the adequacy of, procedures
required to ensure safe practices and airworthy aircraft and aeronautical products as required by these
regulations. may be carried out by more than one person by means of different, but complementary,
quality assurance programmes.
1.4.2 The primary role of the quality manager is to verify, by monitoring activity in the fields of flight operations,
maintenance, crew training and ground operations, that the standards required by the Authority, and any

1.4.3 additional requirements defined by the operator, are being carried out under the supervision of the
relevant required management personnel.
1.4.4 The quality manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the quality assurance programme is properly
established, implemented and maintained
1.4.5 The quality manager shall:
(a) report to the Accountable Manager;
(b) not be one of the required management personnel; and
(c) have access to all parts of the operator’s, and as necessary, any sub-contractor’s organisation.
1.4.6 In the case of small/very small operators, the posts of the Accountable Manager and quality manager
may be combined.
2.0 Quality System
2.1 Introduction.
2.1.1 The operator’s quality system shall ensure compliance with and adequacy of operational and
maintenance activities requirements, standards, and operational procedures.
2.1.2 The operator shall specify the basic structure of the quality system applicable to the operation.
2.1.3 The quality system shall be structured according to the size and complexity of the operation to be
monitored.
2.2 Scope
2.2.1 As a minimum, the quality system shall address the following:
(a) Relevant terminology;
(b) The applicable requirements of these regulations;
(c) Any additional standards and practices of the operator;
(d) A description of the operator, including the operational structure;
(e) Identification of those persons responsible for the development, establishment, and
management of the quality assurance programme, including a description of their duties and
responsibilities;
(f) Relevant portions of manuals, reports, and records, including a distribution list of all controlled
copies;
(g) The operator’s quality policy;
(h) Quality procedures;
(i) A quality assurance programme, including:
(1) The schedule of the monitoring process;
(2) Audit procedures;

(3) Reporting procedures;

(4) Follow-up and corrective action procedures; and
(5) A recording system.
(j) The required financial, material, and human resources; and
(k) Training requirements.
2.2.2 The quality system shall include a feedback system to the Accountable Manager to ensure that corrective
action is identified and promptly addressed. The feedback system shall also specify who is required to
rectify discrepancies and non-compliance in each particular case, and the procedure to be followed if
corrective action is not completed within an appropriate timescale
2.3 Relevant Documentation.
2.3.1 Relevant documentation includes the relevant part of the operator’s manual system.
2.3.2 In addition, relevant document shall include the following:
(a) Quality policy;
(b) Terminology;
(c) Specified operational standards;
(d) A description of the organisation;
(e) The allocation of duties and responsibilities;
(f) Operational procedures to ensure regulatory compliance;
(g) Accident prevention and flight safety programme;
(h) The quality assurance programme, reflecting:
(i) Schedule of the monitoring process;
(j) Audit procedures;
(k) Reporting procedures;
(l) Follow-up and corrective action procedures;
(m) Recording system;
(n) The training syllabus; and
(o) Document control
2.3.3 The required quality system shall be documented in the Quality Manual. The documentation shall:
(a) Contain instructions and information to allow the personnel concerned to perform their duties
with a high degree of safety;
(b) Be easy to revise;
(c) Allow personnel to determine the current revision status;
(d) Have the date of the last revision on each page;
(e) Not be contrary to any applicable regulation or the operator’s operations specifications; and

(f) Reference applicable regulations.

2.3.4 Each document defined within the structure of the operator’s quality system shall be subject to document
control. Document control procedures shall ensure that the documents are:
(a) Authorised;
(b) Adequate;
(c) Security classified;
(d) Standardised when completed;
(e) Revised and amended when required;
(f) Appropriately distributed;
(g) Appropriately stored;
(h) Periodically reviewed; and
(i) Appropriately disposed of.
3.0 Quality Assurance Programme
3.1 Introduction.
3.1.1 The quality assurance programme shall include all planned and systematic actions necessary to provide
confidence that operational and maintenance functions are conducted in accordance with all applicable
requirements, standards, and procedures.
3.1.2 When establishing a quality assurance programme, consideration shall be given to at least the following:
(a) Quality inspection;
(b) Audit;
(c) Auditors;
(d) Auditor’s independence
(e) Audit scope;
(f) Audit scheduling;
(g) Monitoring and corrective action;
(h) Management evaluation.
3.1.3 Quality Assurance Programme Plan:

(a) The operator shall describe its quality assurance duties, responsibilities, and procedures in a
programme plan.
(b) Terms and elements defined in the plan shall be consistent with those outlined in the operator’s
manual system.
(c) Copies of the programme plan shall be distributed to all personnel concerned.
(d) Revisions shall be made as necessary to ensure the plan continues to reflect the operator’s
current quality assurance duties, responsibilities, and procedures.

3.2 Quality Inspection.

3.2.1 The primary purpose of a quality inspection is to observe a particular event, action, document, etc., in
order to verify whether established procedures and requirements are followed during the accomplishment
of that event and whether the required standard is achieved.
3.2.2 Typical subject areas for quality inspections are:
(a) Actual flight operations;
(b) Ground de-icing/anti-icing;
(c) Flight support services;
(d) Load control;
(e) Maintenance;
(f) Technical standards; and
(g) Training standards.
3.2.3 Typical methods used for quality inspections for maintenance include:
(a) Product sampling – the monitoring of a representative sample of aeronautical products of the
aircraft fleet;
(b) Defect sampling – the monitoring of defect rectification performance;
(c) Concession sampling – the monitoring of any concession to not carry out maintenance on time;
(d) On-time maintenance sampling – the monitoring of when (flying hours, calendar time, flight
cycles, etc.) aircraft and aeronautical products are brought in for maintenance; and
(e) Sample reports of airworthy conditions and maintenance errors on aircraft and components.
3.3 Quality Audit.
3.3.1 A quality audit is a systematic and independent examination to determine whether quality activities and
related results comply with planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented
effectively and are suitable to achieve objectives.
3.3.2 Audits shall include at least the following quality assurance procedures and processes:
(a) A statement explaining the scope of the audit;
(b) Planning and preparation;
(c) Gathering and recording evidence; and
(d) Analysis of the evidence.
3.3.3 Techniques that contribute to an effective audit are:
(a) Interviews or discussions with personnel;
(b) A review of published documents;
(c) The examination of an adequate sample of records;
(d) The observation of the activities that make up the operation; and
(e) The preservation of documents and the recording of observations.
3.4 Auditors.

3.4.1 The operator may decide, depending upon the complexity of the operation, whether to make use of a
dedicated audit team or a single auditor. In any event, the auditor or audit team shall have relevant
operations and/or maintenance experience.
3.4.2 The responsibilities of the auditors shall be clearly defined in the relevant documentation.
3.5 Auditor’s Independence.
3.5.1 Auditors shall not have any day-to-day involvement in the area of the activity that is to be audited. The
operator may, in addition to using the services of full-time dedicated personnel belonging to a separate
quality department, undertake the monitoring of specific areas or activities by the use of part-time
auditors. The operator whose structure and size does not justify the establishment of full-time auditors
may undertake the audit function by the use of part-time personnel from within its own operation or from
external sources under the terms of an agreement acceptable to the Authority. In all cases, the operator
shall develop suitable procedures to ensure that persons directly responsible for the activities to be
audited are not selected as part of the auditing team. Where external auditors are used, it is essential
that any external specialist is familiar with the type of operation and/or maintenance conducted by the
operator.
3.5.2 The operator’s quality assurance programme shall identify the persons within the operation who have the
experience, responsibility, and authority to:
(a) Perform quality inspections and audits as part of ongoing quality assurance;
(b) Identify and record any concerns or findings and the evidence necessary to substantiate such
concerns or findings;
(c) Initiate or recommend solutions to concerns or findings through designated reporting channels;
(d) Verify the implementation of solutions within specific timescales; and
(e) Report directly to the quality manager.
3.6 Audit Scope.
3.6.1 The operator shall monitor compliance with the operational and maintenance procedures it has designed
to ensure safe operations, airworthy aircraft and aeronautical products, and the serviceability of both
operational and safety equipment. In doing so it shall, as a minimum and where appropriate, monitor:
(a) Plans and company objectives;
(b) Operational and maintenance procedures;
(c) Flight safety
(d) Operator’s certification, including operations specifications;
(e) Supervision;
(f) Aircraft performance;
(g) All-weather operations;
(h) Instruments and safety equipment;
(i) Manuals, logs, and records;
(j) Flight and duty time limitations, rest requirements, and scheduling;
(k) Aircraft maintenance – operations interface;

(l) Use of the MEL;

(m) Maintenance programmes and continuing airworthiness;
(n) AD management;
(o) Maintenance accomplishment;
(p) Defect deferral;
(q) Dangerous goods;
(r) Aviation Security; and
(s) Training.
3.6.2 Whatever arrangements are made, the operator shall retain the ultimate responsibility for the quality
system and for the completion and follow-up of corrective action.
3.7 Audit Scheduling.
3.7.1 A quality assurance programme shall include a defined audit schedule and a periodic review cycle area
by area. The schedule shall be flexible and shall allow unscheduled audits when trends are identified.
Follow-up audits shall be scheduled when necessary to verify that corrective action was carried out and
that it was effective.
3.7.2 The operator shall establish a schedule of audits to be completed during a specified calendar period. All
aspects of the operation shall be reviewed within every 12-month period in accordance with the quality
assurance programme unless an extension to the audit period is accepted as explained below. The
operator may increase the frequency of audits at its discretion but shall not decrease the frequency
without the agreement of the Authority. Audit frequency shall not be decreased beyond a 24-month-
period interval.
3.7.3 When the operator defines the audit schedule, significant changes to the management, operation,
technologies, or these regulations shall be considered.
3.7.4 If the independent quality audit function is being conducted by external auditors, the audit schedule shall
be shown in the relevant documentation.
3.8 Monitoring, Corrective Action and Follow-Up.
3.8.1 The purpose of monitoring within the quality system is primarily to investigate and judge the effectiveness
of the quality system and thereby to ensure that defined policy and operational and maintenance
standards are continuously complied with. Monitoring activity is based upon quality inspections, quality
audits, corrective action and follow-up. The operator shall establish and publish a quality procedure to
monitor regulatory compliance on a continuing basis. This monitoring activity shall be aimed at
eliminating the causes of unsatisfactory performance.
3.8.2 Any non-compliance identified as a result of monitoring shall be communicated to the manager
responsible for taking corrective action or, if appropriate, to the Accountable Manager. Such non-
compliance shall be recorded, for the purpose of further investigation, in order to determine the cause
and to enable the recommendation of appropriate corrective action.
3.8.3 The quality assurance programme shall include procedures to ensure that corrective action plans are
developed in response to findings. These procedures shall monitor corrective actions to verify their
effectiveness and ensure their completion. Operational responsibility and accountability for the
implementation of corrective action shall reside with the department cited in the report identifying the
finding. The Accountable Manager shall have the ultimate responsibility for resourcing the corrective
action and ensuring, through the quality manager, that the corrective action has re-established

compliance with the requirements of the Authority and any additional requirements defined by the
operator.
3.8.4 Corrective Action Plans: Subsequent to the quality inspection/audit, the individuals responsible for
managing a quality assurance programme shall facilitate the corrective action process by establishing:
(a) The identification and seriousness of any findings or concerns and any need for immediate
corrective action;
(b) The analysis of objective evidence to determine the root cause(s) of the finding or concern;
(c) The identification of planned corrective steps that will ensure that the apparent violation or
concern does not recur;
(d) An implementation schedule, including a time frame for putting corrective steps in place;
(e) The individuals or departments responsible for implementing the corrective action; and
(f) Allocation of resources by the Accountable Manager, where appropriate
3.8.5 Follow-Up: Follow-up audits shall be scheduled when necessary to verify that corrective action has been
performed and that it has been effective. The quality manager shall:
(a) Ensure that corrective action plans are developed in response to findings of non-compliance;
(b) Verify that corrective action plans include the elements outlined in paragraph 3.8.4 above;
(c) Monitor the implementation and completion of corrective action plans;
(d) Provide management with an independent assessment of corrective action plan development,
implementation, and completion; and
(e) Initiate scheduled and/or unannounced follow-up evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of
corrective steps specified in corrective action plans.
3.9 Management Evaluation.
3.9.1 A management evaluation is a comprehensive, systematic, documented review by management of the
quality system and the operator’s policies and procedures. The management evaluation shall consider:
(a) The results of quality inspections, audits, and any other indicators; and
(b) The overall effectiveness of the management organisation in achieving stated objectives.
3.9.2 A management evaluation shall identify and correct trends and shall prevent, where possible, future
nonconformities. Conclusions and recommendations made as a result of an evaluation shall be submitted
in writing to the responsible manager for action. The responsible manager shall be a person who has the
authority to resolve deficiencies or discrepancies and take action.
3.9.3 The Accountable Manager shall decide upon the frequency, format, and structure of internal
management evaluation activities.
3.10 Recording.
3.10.1 The operator shall maintain accurate, complete, and readily accessible records documenting the results
of its quality assurance programme. Records are essential data that enable an operation to analyse and
determine the root causes of non-compliance so that areas of non-compliance can be identified and
addressed.
3.10.2 The following records shall be retained for a period of 5 years:
(a) Audit schedules;
(b) Quality inspection and audit reports;

(c) Special evaluation reports, including trends or other reasons associated with scheduling a
special evaluation;
(d) Responses to findings or concerns contained in the reports;
(e) Corrective action plans and reports submitted in response to findings;
(f) Follow-up and closure reports; and
(g) Management evaluation reports.
3.10.3 The operator shall maintain and secure the records on its premises.
3.10.4 All records shall be made available to the Authority for review.
3.10.5 Proprietary information shall be protected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
4.0 Quality Assurance Responsibility for Contractors

4.1 Contractors.
4.1.1 The operator may decide to contract certain functions to external organisations for the provision of
services related to areas such as:
(a) Ground de-icing/anti-icing;
(b) Ground handling;
(c) Maintenance;
(d) Flight support (including performance calculations, flight planning, navigation database,
and dispatch);
(e) Training; and
(f) Manual preparation.
4.1.2 The ultimate responsibility for the product or service provided by the contractor shall remain with the
operator. A written agreement shall exist between the operator and the contractor clearly defining the
safety-related services and quality to be provided. The contractor’s safety-related activities relevant to the
agreement shall be included in the operator’s quality assurance programme.
4.1.3 The operator shall ensure that the contractor has the necessary authorisation or approval when required
and the resources and competent personnel to undertake the task.
5.0 Quality-Related Briefings and Training
5.1 General.
5.1.1 The operator shall establish effective, well-planned, well-resourced, quality-related briefings for all
personnel.
5.1.2 Those responsible for managing the quality system shall receive training covering:
(a) An introduction to the concept of the quality system;
(b) Quality management;
(c) The concept of quality assurance;
(d) Quality manuals;
(e) Audit techniques;

(f) Reporting and recording; and

(g) The way in which the quality system functions in the operation.
5.1.3 Time shall be provided to train every person involved in quality management and to brief those not
responsible for managing the quality system. The allocation of time and resources may be governed by
the size and complexity of the operation.
5.2 Sources of Training.
5.2.1 Quality management courses are available from the various National or International Standards
Institutions, and the operator may consider whether to offer such courses to those likely to be involved in
the management of quality systems. The operator with sufficient and appropriately qualified personnel
may consider conducting in-house training.
6.0 Organisations with 20 or Less Full-Time Employees.
6.1 Introduction.
6.1.1 The requirement to establish and document a quality system, and to employ a quality manager applies to
all operators. However, the operator may specify the basic structure of the quality system according to
the size and complexity of the operation to be monitored. References to large and small operators
elsewhere in these Regulations are governed by aircraft capacity (i.e. more or less than 20 seats) and by
mass (i.e. greater or less than 10 000 kg (10 tonnes) maximum certificated take-off mass). Such
terminology is not relevant when considering the scale of an operation and the quality system required. In
the context of quality systems therefore, operators shall be categorised according to the number of full-
time staff employees.
6.2 Scale of Operation.
6.2.1 The operator shall be categorised according to the number of full-time personnel. Operators that employ
5 or less full-time staff are considered to be “very small” while those employing between 6 and 20 full time
employees are regarded as “small” operators as far as quality systems are concerned. Full-time in this
context means employed for not less than 35 hours per week excluding vacation periods.
6.2.2 Complex quality systems may be inappropriate for a small or very small operation, and the clerical effort
required to develop manuals and quality procedures for a complex system may stretch that operator’s
resources. It is therefore accepted that such an operator may tailor its quality system to suit the size and
complexity of the operation and allocate resources accordingly.
6.3 Quality System for Small/Very Small Operators.
6.3.1 For small and very small operators it may be appropriate to develop a quality assurance programme that
employs a checklist. The checklist shall have a supporting schedule that requires completion of all
checklist items within a specified timescale, together with a statement acknowledging completion of a
periodic review by top management. An occasional independent overview of the checklist content and
achievement of the quality assurance shall be undertaken.
6.3.2 The “small” operator may decide to use internal or external auditors or a combination of the two. In these
circumstances it would be acceptable for external specialists and or qualified organisations to perform the
quality audits on behalf of the quality manager.
6.3.3 If the independent quality audit function is being conducted by external auditors, the audit schedule shall
be shown in the relevant documentation.
6.3.4 Whatever arrangements are made, the operator retains the ultimate responsibility for the quality system
and especially the completion and follow-up of corrective actions.

(a) The following diagrams illustrate two typical examples of operator quality organisations.
A quality system within the AOC holder’s organisation when the AOC holder is also an
AMO certificated under Part 6 of these regulations
(1) Quality systems related to an AOC holder’s organisation where aircraft maintenance is
contracted out to an AMO that is not integrated with the AOC holder.


IS 9.2.2.5 RETENTION OF RECORDS

(a) The operator shall ensure that the following information or documentation is retained for the
periods shown in the table below:
Table of Record Retention

Flight Crew Records Retention Period
Flight, duty, and rest time 2 years
Licence and medical certificate Until 12 months after the flight crew member has left
the employ of the operator
Ground and flight training (all types) Until 12 months after the flight crew member has left
Route and aerodrome/heliport qualification training Until 12 months after the flight crew member has left
Dangerous goods training Until 12 months after the flight crew member has left
Aviation Security training Until 12 months after the flight crew member has left
Proficiency and qualification checks (all types) Until 12 months after the flight crew member has left
Cabin Crew Records
Flight, duty, and rest time 2 years
Licence, if applicable Until 12 months after the cabin crew member has left
Ground and flight training (all types) and qualification Until 12 months after the cabin crew member has left
checks the employ of the operator
Dangerous goods training Until 12 months after the cabin crew member has left
Aviation Security training Until 12 months after the cabin crew member has left
Competency checks Until 12 months after the cabin crew member has left
Other AOC Holder Personnel Records
Training/qualification of other personnel for whom an Until 12 months after the employee has left the employ
approved training programme is required in these of the operator
regulations
Licence, if required, and medical certificate, if required Until 12 months after the employee has left the employ
of the operator
Proficiency or competency checks, if required Until 12 months after the employee has left the employ
of the operator
Flight Preparation Forms

Completed load manifest 3 months after completion of the flight

Mass and balance reports 3 months after completion of the flight
Dispatch releases 3 months after completion of the flight
Flight plans 3 months after completion of the flight
Passenger manifests 3 months after completion of the flight
Weather reports 3 months after completion of the flight
Flight Recorder Records
Cockpit voice recordings Preserved after an accident or incident for 60 days, or
longer if requested by the Authority
Flight data recordings Preserved after an accident or incident for 60 days, or
longer if requested by the Authority
Aircraft Technical Log
Journey records section 2 years
Maintenance records section 2 years
Aircraft Continuing airworthiness Records
Total time in service (hours, calendar time, and cycles, 3 months after the unit to which they refer has been
as appropriate) of the aircraft and all life-limited parts permanently withdrawn from service
Current status of compliance with all mandatory 3 months after the unit to which they refer has been
continuing airworthiness information permanently withdrawn from service
Appropriate details of modifications and repairs to the 3 months after the unit to which they refer has been
aircraft and aeronautical products permanently withdrawn from service
Total time in service (hours, calendar time, and cycles, 3 months after the unit to which they refer has been
as appropriate) since the last overhaul of the aircraft or permanently withdrawn from service
aeronautical products subject to a mandatory overhaul
life
The detailed maintenance records to show all 1 year after signing of the maintenance release
requirements for a maintenance release have been met
Other Records
Operational flight plan 3 months after completion of the flight
Quality system records 5 years
Dangerous goods transport document 6 months after completion of the flight
Dangerous goods acceptance checklist 6 months after completion of the flight
Records on cosmic and solar radiation dosage, if the Until 12 months after the crew member has left the
AOC holder operates aircraft that fly above 15 000 m employ of the AOC holder
(49 000 ft)
Note: See 9.3.1.5 of this part for details of the journey records section and 9.4.1.8 of this part for details of the
maintenance records section of the aircraft technical log.

IS 9.2.2.8 AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL LOG

(a) The following are two examples of an aircraft technical log:
Name of the operator:1 Flight log:2 Name of PIC: Registration: Sheet no.:3
Address of the operator: PIC’s Name and duty of other crew Aircraft type: Date:
signature:4 member(s):
FLIGHT5 CHECK BLOCK TIME AIRBORNE TIME LOAD FUEL ON BOARD6

Nature No. of Take-Off
of No. of Flight Take- Pax/Cargo Mass Take-Off9
Flight7 From To Ldgs..8 Prep.9 Off On Time Off Ldg. Time (kg/lbs) (kg/lbs) Uplift (ltrs/kg/lbs) Ldg:
INCIDENTS/OCCURRENCES/OBSERVATIONS
FLIGHT DATA BLOCK TIME REPORT
REPORT/DEFECTS NOTED10
Mark type of report: Operation/Technical/Other11
Block Time Landings
Also note any de-/anti-icing as instructed12
Total per day
Total previous
report
Total to report
FLIGHT DATA FLIGHT TIME REPORT RETURN TO SERVICE ACTIONS TAKEN13
Next Maintenance Name of certifying staff and
Flight Time
Due applicable regulations
Total this sheet Hours Certifies that the work specified,
except as otherwise specified,
was carried out in accordance
with applicable regulations and
that, with respect to that work,
the aircraft/aeronautical product
is considered ready for return to
service.
Total from Landings Signature
previous sheet

Total to report Date

1. The operator’s name and address shall be pre-printed or printed by hand.
2. The flight log shall be filled for:
 Each day
 Each flight crew.
3. The sheet number (e.g., yy-nn) shall be pre-printed or printed by hand. All sheets shall be identifiable and numbered
according to a continuous system that offers the same security when hand printed as when pre-printed.
4. The PIC’s signature states that everything on this sheet is correct.
5. For flights from A to A, a summary entry may be made. For all other flights, such as from A to B, an entry shall be made
for each flight.
6. Total fuel on board (state the units unless pre-printed).
7. The nature of the flight, such as private, commercial, technical, training, sailplane towing, etc., shall be entered.
8. Number of landings, if summary entry.
9. Flight preparation according to the OM (PIC’s initials) shall state that:
 Mass and balance are within limit.
 Pre-flight check is completed.
 Technical status is checked and aeroplane is accepted by the PIC.
 Passenger manifest/documentation is performed.
10. Incidents/Occurrences/Observations Report/Defects Noted (Operation, Technical, Others):
 If no report needs to be made, state “-NIL-.“
 If a report must be made, state the type of report.
11. Each observation shall be numbered sequentially for each log sheet.
12. If de-icing or anti-icing has been applied, state the time and the amount and type of fluid applied or other action taken
(e.g., mechanical removal of snow or ice); if oil has been filled, state the time and amount.
13. Use the same number as the corresponding observation to link the report and response.

Date:
Address of Operator: CREW LOAD OIL GROUND DEICING Sheet Number 00000001
Aeroplane Type: Name of Commander: No. of Pax: ______________ Engine 1 / Engine 2 Type of fluid: _______________ Last release: _________________
____________________________ Refilled: Mixture: ___________________ Total aeroplane hours: __________
Registration: Name and duty of crew member Mass (kg/lbs) ______________/_____________ Time of Deicing Total aeroplane landing: _________
____________________________ Cargo:__________________ Commenced: _______________
Next Maintenance Due:
REGULATIONS
Total: Finished: __________________ In hours: ____________________

Take-off:________________ ______________/_____________ In landing: ___________________
April 2023, Amendment 4

FLIGHT PRE-FLIGHT BLOCK TIME AIRBORNE TIME FUEL ON BOARD (LTRS/KG/LBS)
Flight Nb: From: To: No. of Ldg: Name/Signature: Off: On: Time: Take-off: Ldg: Time: Uplift: Take-off: Ldg:
Defects Signature Actions Taken AMO Release to Service

00000001-1 Agreement number:
Date:
Place:
PN: Time:
sn off: sn on: Name:
Signature:
Date:
Place:
PN: Time:
Signature:
Date:
Place:
PN: Time:
Signature:
MEL DEFERRED DEFECT Captain’s Acceptance Daily Check/Maintenance done: Agreement number:
Item MEL Open Date Category Limit Date Date:
Place:
___________________________________________________________________________ Time:
Name:
___________________________________________________________________________ Signature:
JAR OPS 1: Attachment 1 to ACJ to Appendix 1 to JAR-OPS 1.005(a)

Implementing Standards: Part 9 – Air Operator Certification and Administration
9-79
IS 9.2.2.11 FLIGHT SAFETY DOCUMENTS SYSTEM

(a) The following outline addresses the major elements of an AOC holder’s flight safety documents
system development process, with the aim of ensuring compliance with these regulations.
1.0 Organisation
1.1 A flight safety documents system shall be organised according to criteria that ensure easy
access to information required for flight and ground operations contained in the various
operational documents comprising the system and that facilitate management of the distribution
and revision of operational documents.
1.2 Information contained in a flight safety documents system shall be grouped according to the
importance and use of the information, as follows:
(a) Time-critical information (i.e., information that can jeopardise the safety of the
operation if not immediately available);
(b) Time-sensitive information (i.e., information that can affect the level of safety or delay
the operation if not available in a short time period);
(c) Frequently used information;
(d) Reference information (i.e., information that is required for the operation but does not
fall under 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 of this IS); and
(e) Information that can be grouped based on the phase of operation in which it is used.
1.3 Time-critical information shall be placed early and prominently in the flight safety documents
system.
1.4 Time-critical information, time-sensitive information, and frequently used information shall be
placed in cards and quick-reference guides.
2.0 Validation
A flight safety documents system shall be validated before deployment, under realistic conditions.
Validation shall involve the critical aspects of the information use, in order to verify its effectiveness.
Interactions that can occur among all groups during operations shall also be included in the validation
process.
3.0 Design
3.1 A flight safety documents system shall maintain consistency in terminology and in the use of
standard terms for common items and actions.
3.2 Operational documents shall include a glossary of terms, abbreviations, and their standard
definitions, updated on a regular basis to ensure access to the most recent terminology. All
significant terms and abbreviations included in the flight documents system shall be defined.
3.3 A flight safety documents system shall ensure standardisation across document types, including
writing style, terminology, use of graphics and symbols, and formatting. This includes a
consistent location for specific types of information and the consistent use of units of
measurement and codes.
3.4 A flight safety documents system shall include a master index to locate, in a timely manner,
information included in more than one operational document.

Note: The master index shall be placed in the front of each document and shall consist of no
more than three levels of indexing. Pages containing abnormal and emergency information shall
be tabbed for direct access.
3.5 A flight safety documents system shall comply with the requirements of the operator’s quality
system, if applicable.
4.0 Deployment
Operators shall monitor deployment of the flight safety documents system to ensure appropriate and
realistic use of the documents based on the characteristics of the operational environment and in a way
that is both operationally relevant and beneficial to operational personnel. This monitoring shall include a
formal feedback system for obtaining input from operational personnel.
5.0 Amendment
5.1 Operators shall develop an information gathering, review, distribution, and revision control
system to process information and data obtained from all sources relevant to the type of
operation conducted, including the State of the Operator, the State of Design, the State of
Registry, manufacturers, and equipment vendors.
Note: Manufacturers provide information for the operation of specific aircraft that emphasises
the aircraft systems and procedures under conditions that may not fully match the requirements
of operators. Operators shall ensure that such information meets their specific needs and those
of the Authority.
5.2 Operators shall develop an information gathering, review, and distribution system to process
information resulting from changes that originate within the operator, including:
(a) Changes resulting from the installation of new equipment;
(b) Changes in response to operating experience;
(c) Changes in the operator’s policies and procedures;
(d) Changes in the operator’s certificate; and
(e) Changes for purposes of maintaining cross-fleet standardisation.
Note: Operators shall ensure that crew coordination philosophy, policies, and procedures are
specific to their operation.
5.3 A flight safety documents system shall be reviewed:
(a) On a regular basis at least once a year;
(b) After major events (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, rapid growth, downsizing);
(c) After technological changes (e.g., introduction of new equipment); and
(d) After changes in safety regulations.
5.4 Operators shall develop methods for communicating new information. The specific methods
shall be responsive to the degree of communication urgency.
Note: As frequent changes diminish the importance of new or modified procedures, it is
desirable to minimise changes to the flight safety documents system.
5.5 New information shall be reviewed and validated, considering its effects on the entire flight

safety documents system.

5.6 The method for communicating new information shall be complemented by a tracking system to
ensure currency by operational personnel. The tracking system shall include a procedure to
verify that operational personnel have the most recent updates.

IS 9.2.3.2 DRY LEASING OF FOREIGN-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT

(a) An AOC holder may dry lease an aircraft for the purpose of commercial air transportation from any
AOC holder of a State that is signatory to the Chicago Convention, provided that the following
conditions are met:
The aircraft carries an appropriate certificate of airworthiness issued by the State of
Registry in accordance with ICAO Annex 8 and meets the registration and identification
requirements of that State of Registry;
The aircraft is of a type design that complies with all of the requirements that would be
applicable to that aircraft where it registered in Nigeria, including the requirements that
shall be met for issuance of a Nigerian standard certificate of airworthiness (including type
design conformity; condition for safe operation; and the noise, fuel venting, and engine
emission requirements);
The aircraft is maintained according to an approved maintenance programme; and
The aircraft is operated by Nigeria-licensed airmen, with additional licence authorisation
by the State of Registry, employed by the AOC holder.
(b) Each AOC holder shall provide the Authority with a copy of the dry lease to be executed.
(c) Operational control of any dry leased aircraft rests with the AOC holder operating that aircraft.
(d) The Authority will list the dry leased aircraft on the lessor AOC holder’s operations specifications.
(e) An AOC holder engaged in dry leasing aircraft shall make the dry lease agreement explicit
concerning the maintenance programme and MEL to be followed during the term of the dry lease

IS 9.2.3.3 AIRCRAFT INTERCHANGE

(a) Before operating under an interchange agreement, each AOC holder shall show that:
The procedures for the interchange operation conform with safe operating practices;
Required crew members and FOOs meet the approved training requirements for the
aircraft and equipment to be used and are familiar with the communications and dispatch
procedures to be used;
Maintenance personnel meet training requirements for the aircraft and equipment and are
familiar with the maintenance procedures to be used;
Flight crew members and FOOs meet appropriate route and aerodrome qualifications;
The aircraft to be operated are essentially similar to the aircraft of the AOC holder with
whom the interchange is effected; and
The arrangement of flight instruments and controls that are critical to safety are essentially
similar, unless the Authority determines that the AOC holder has adequate training
programmes to ensure that any potentially hazardous dissimilarities are safely overcome
by flight crew familiarisation.
(b) Each AOC holder conducting an interchange agreement shall include the pertinent provisions and
procedures of the agreement in its manuals.
(c) The AOC holder shall amend its operations specifications to reflect an interchange agreement.
(d) The AOC holder shall comply with the applicable regulations of the State of Registry of an aircraft
involved in an interchange agreement while it has operational control of that aircraft.

IS 9.2.3.4 WET LEASING

(a) Each AOC holder shall provide the Authority with a copy of the wet lease to be executed.
(b) The Authority will determine which party to a wet lease agreement has operational control,
considering the extent and control of certain operational functions, such as:
Initiating and terminating flights;
Maintenance and servicing of aircraft;
Scheduling crew members;
Paying crew members; and
Training crew members.
(c) Each AOC holder engaged in a wet leasing arrangement shall amend its operations specifications
to contain the following information:
The names of the parties to the agreement and the duration of the agreement;
The make, model, and series of each aircraft involved in the agreement;
The type of operation;
The expiration date of the lease agreement;
A statement specifying the party deemed to have operational control; and
Any other item, condition, or limitation the Authority determines necessary.
(d) The number of wet-leased aircraft that an AOC holder may be permitted to operate are stated
below:
S/N Total Number of Serviceable Maximum Number of Wet-leased

Aircraft in AOC Holder’s Fleet Aircraft
1 N M= 25% of N + 1
(rounded up or down to the closest whole
number)
(e) The age of the wet leased aircraft may not be more than 22 years for Commercial Air Transport
and and may not be more than 25 years old for commercial cargo operations.

IS 9.2.3.5 EMERGENCY EVACUATION DEMONSTRATION

(a) Each AOC holder shall conduct a partial emergency evacuation and ditching evacuation
demonstration, observed by the Authority, that demonstrates the effectiveness of the AOC holder’s
crew member emergency training and evacuation procedures.
(b) Prior to conducting an emergency evacuation demonstration, the AOC holder shall apply for and
obtain approval from the Authority.
(c) Cabin crew members used in the emergency evacuation demonstration shall:
Be selected at random by the Authority;
Have completed the AOC holder’s approved training programme for the type and model of
aircraft; and
Have passed the drills and competence check on the emergency equipment and
procedures.
(d) To conduct the partial emergency evacuation demonstration, the AOC holder’s assigned cabin
crew members shall, using the AOC holder’s line operating procedures:
Demonstrate the opening of 50 per cent of the required floor-level emergency exits and 50
per cent of the required non-floor-level emergency exits (the opening of which by a cabin
crew member is defined as an emergency evacuation duty) and deployment of 50 per
cent of the exit slides, selected by the Authority; and
Prepare for use those exits and slides within 15 seconds.
(e) To conduct the ditching evacuation demonstration, the AOC holder’s assigned cabin crew
members shall:
Demonstrate their knowledge and use of each item of required emergency equipment;
Prepare the cabin for ditching within 6 minutes after the intention to ditch is announced;
Remove each life raft from storage (one life raft, selected by the Authority, shall be
launched and properly inflated or one slide life raft shall be properly inflated); and
Enter the raft, which shall include all required emergency equipment, and shall completely
set it up for extended occupancy.

IS 9.2.3.6 DEMONSTRATION FLIGHTS

(a) Each applicant for AOC shall conduct demonstration flights for each type of aircraft, including those
aircraft materially altered in design, and for each kind of operation the AOC holder intends to
conduct.
(1) Definition: “Materially altered aircraft” refers to aircraft having powerplants installed other
than those for which it is certified; or alterations to the aircraft or its components that
materially affect flight characteristics.
(b) Each applicant for AOC shall conduct demonstration flights which contain at least:
(1) Fifty total hours of flight time for scheduled operation, unless the Authority determines that
a satisfactory level of proficiency has been demonstrated in fewer hours;
(2) Ten hours of night time and may not be reduced, if night flights are to be authorised;
(3) Five instrument approach procedures under simulated or actual instrument weather
conditions, if IFR flights are to be authorised; and
(4) Entry into a representative number of en route airports, as determined by the Authority
(c) Each applicant for AOC shall conduct demonstration flights which contain at least:
(1) 15 total hours of flight time for non-scheduled operation, unless the Authority determines
that a satisfactory level of proficiency has been demonstrated in fewer hours;
(2) Five hours of night time and may not reduce, if night flights are to be authorised;
(3) Five instrument approach procedures under simulated or actual instrument weather
conditions, if IFR flights are to be authorised;
(d) Each applicant for AOC shall conduct demonstration flights which contain at least:
(1) 10 total hours of flight time for helicopter operation, unless the Authority determines that a
satisfactory level of proficiency has been demonstrated in fewer hours;
(2) Three instrument approach procedures under simulated or actual instrument weather
conditions, if IFR flights are to be authorised;
(e) No person may carry passengers in an aircraft during demonstration flights, except for those
needed to make the demonstration flight and those designated by the Authority.
(f) For those AOC holders of aircraft of less than 5700 kg, the necessity and extent of demonstration
shall be at the option of the Authority.

IS 9.3.1.2 OPERATIONS MANUAL

(a) Each AOC holder shall ensure that the contents and structure of the operations manual are in
accordance with rules and regulations of the Authority, and are relevant to the area(s) and type(s)
of operation.
(b) An operations manual, which may be issued in separate parts corresponding to specific aspects of
operations shall be organised in accordance with the following structure:
(1) General (IS: 9.3.1.2(e)) (OM Part A)
(2) Aircraft operating information (IS: 9.3.1.4) (OM Part B)
(3) Areas, routes and aerodromes (IS: 9.3.1.20) (OM Part C), and
(4) Training (IS: 9.3.1.3) (OM Part D)
(c) An AOC holder may design a manual to be more restrictive than the Authority’s requirements.
(d) Each AOC holder shall ensure that the operations manual presents the items of information listed
below, to meet the requirements of 9.3.1.2(g). The manual may consist of two or more parts
containing together all such information in a format and manner based upon the outline presented
in paragraph (d) below. Each part of the operations manual must contain all information required
by each group of personnel addressed in that part.
(1) General Policies.
(2) Duties and responsibilities of each crewmember, appropriate members of the ground
organisation, and management personnel.
(3) Reference to appropriate Civil Aviation Regulations.
(4) Flight dispatching and operational control, including procedures for co-ordinated dispatch
or flight control or flight following procedures and maintenance control procedures, as
applicable.
(5) En route flight, navigation, and communication procedures, including procedures for the
dispatch or release or continuance of flight if any item of equipment required for the
particular type of operation becomes inoperative or unserviceable en route.
(6) Appropriate information from the en route operations specifications, including for each
approved route the types of aircraft authorised, the type of operation such as VFR, IFR,
day, night, etc., and any other pertinent information.
(7) Appropriate information from the airplane terminal instrument procedures and airport
authorisations and limitations operations specifications, including for each airport—
(i) Its location
(ii) Its designation;
(iii) The types of aircraft authorised;
(iv) Instrument approach procedures;
(v) Landing and take-off minimums; and
(vi) Any other pertinent information.

(8) Procedures for familiarising passengers with the use of emergency equipment, during
flight.
(9) Emergency equipment and procedures.
(10) The method of designating succession of command of flight crew members.
(11) Procedures for determining the usability of landing and take-off areas, and for
disseminating pertinent information thereon to operations personnel.
(12) Procedures for operating in periods of ice, hail, thunderstorms, turbulence, or any
potentially hazardous meteorological condition.
(13) Airman training programmes, including appropriate ground, flight, and emergency phases.
(14) Procedures for refueling aircraft, eliminating fuel contamination, protection from fire
(including electrostatic protection), and supervising and protecting passengers during
refueling.
(15) Methods and procedures for maintaining the aircraft weight and centre of gravity within
approved limits.
(16) Where applicable, pilot and dispatcher route and airport qualification procedures.
(17) Accident notification procedures.
(18) Procedures and information to assist personnel to identify packages marked or labeled as
containing hazardous materials and, if these materials are to be carried, stored, or
handled, procedures and instructions relating to the carriage, storage, or handling of
hazardous materials, including the following:
(i) Procedures for determining the proper shipper certification and proper
packaging, marking, labeling, shipping documents, compatibility of materials, and
instructions on the loading, storage, and handling.
(ii) Notification procedures for reporting hazardous material incidents.
(iii) Instructions and procedures for the notification of the pilot in command when
there are hazardous materials aboard.
(19) Other information or instructions relating to safety.
(e) The general part or section of the OM shall contain at least the following:
1.0 Administration and Control of Operations Manual
1.1 Introduction.
(a) A statement that the manual complies with all applicable rules and regulations and with the
special limitations and specific approvals of the applicable air operator operations specifications.
(b) A statement that the manual contains operational instructions that are to be complied with by
the relevant personnel in the performance of their duties.
(c) A list and brief description of the various OM parts and their contents, applicability, and use.
(d) Explanations and definitions of terms and words used in the manual.
1.2 System of Amendment and Revision.

(a) A description of who is responsible for the issuance and insertion of amendments and revisions.
(b) A record of amendments and revisions with insertion dates and effective dates.
(c) A statement that hand-written amendments and revisions are not permitted except in situations
requiring immediate amendment or revision in the interest of safety.
(d) A description of the system for the annotation of pages and their effective dates.
(e) A list of effective pages and their effective dates.
(f) Annotation of changes (on text pages and, as practicable, on charts and diagrams).
(g) A system for recording temporary revisions.
(h) A description of the distribution system for the manuals, amendments, and revisions.
(i) A statement of who is responsible for notifying the Authority of proposed changes and working
with the Authority on changes requiring Authority approval.
2.0 Organisation and Responsibilities
2.1 Organisational Structure.
(a) A description of the organisational structure, including the general company organisation and
the operations department organisation.
(b) The relationship between the operations department and the other departments of the
organisation.
(c) In particular, the subordination and reporting lines of all divisions, departments, etc., that pertain
to the safety of flight operations.
(d) Instructions outlining the responsibilities of operations personnel pertaining to the conduct of
flight operations.
2.2 Responsible Managers.
(a) The name of each manager responsible for flight operations, the maintenance system, crew
training, and ground operations.
(b) A description of the function and responsibilities of each manager.
2.3 Authority, Duties, and Responsibilities of Operations Management Personnel.
(a) A description of the authority, duties, and responsibilities of operations management personnel
pertaining to the safety of flight operations and compliance with applicable regulations.
2.4 Authority, Duties, and Responsibilities of a PIC.
(a) A description of the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the PIC.
2.5 Authority, Duties, and Responsibilities of Crew Members Other Than the PIC.
(a) A description of the authority, duties, and responsibilities of all required crew members.
3.0 Operational Control and Supervision
3.1 Supervision of the Operation by the AOC Holder.
A description of the system for supervision of the operation by the AOC holder. This description shall
show how the safety of flight operations and the qualifications of personnel involved in all such

operations are supervised and monitored. In particular, the procedures related to the following items shall
be described:
(a) Specifications for the operational flight plan;
(b) Competence of operations personnel; and
(c) Control, analysis, and storage of records; flight documents; additional information; and safety-
related data.
3.2 System of Promulgation of Additional Operational Instructions and Information.
A description of any system for promulgating information that may be of an operational nature but is
supplementary to the information in the OM, including the applicability of this information and the
responsibilities for its promulgation.
3.3 Safety Management System.
A description of the main aspects of the SMS programme required by 1.6 of these regulations, including:
(a) Safety policy: general expectations;
(b) Safety risk management: general expectations;
(c) Safety assurance: general expectations; and
(d) Safety promotion: general expectations.
3.4 Operational Control.
A description of the objectives, procedures, and responsibilities necessary to exercise operational control
with respect to flight safety.
4.0 Quality System
A description of the quality system adopted.
5.0 Flight Crew
5.1 Crew Composition.
An explanation of the method for determining crew composition, taking into account the following:
(a) Experience (total and type), recency, and qualification of the crew members;
(b) The designation of the PIC and, if required by the duration of the flight, the procedures for the
relief of the PIC or other members of the flight crew; and
(c) The flight crew for each type of operation, including the designation of the succession of
command.
5.2 PIC Designation.
The rules applicable to the designation of a PIC.
5.3 Crew Incapacitation.
Instructions on the succession of command in the event of flight crew incapacitation.
6.0 Flight Crew, Cabin Crew, Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher, and Other Operations
Personnel Qualifications

6.1 Qualifications.
A description of the required licence rating(s), qualification/competency (e.g., for routes and aerodromes)
experience, training, checking, and recency of experience for operations personnel to conduct their
duties. Consideration shall be given to the aircraft type, type of operation, and composition of the crew.
6.2 Flight Crew.
(a) Operation on more than one type or variant.
6.3 Cabin Crew.
(a) Senior cabin crew member.
(b) Cabin crewmember.
(1) Required cabin crewmember.
(2) Additional cabin crewmember, and
(3) Cabin crewmember during familiarisation flights.
(c) Operation on more than one type or variant.
6.4 Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher.
6.5 Other Operations Personnel.
7.0 Fatigue Management
7.1 Flight Time, Flight Duty Periods, Duty Period Limitations, and Rest Requirements.
Flight crew;
Cabin crew; and
FOO/flight dispatcher.
7.2 FRMS
8.0 Crew Health
8.1 Crew Health Precautions.
The relevant regulations and guidance for crew members concerning health, including:
(a) Alcohol and other intoxicating liquor;
(b) Narcotics;
(c) Drugs;
(d) Sleeping tablets;
(e) Pharmaceutical preparations;
(f) Immunisations;
(g) Scuba diving;
(h) Blood donation;
(i) Meal precautions prior to and during flight;
(j) Sleep and rest; and

(k) Surgical operations.

9.0 Operating Procedures
9.1 Flight Preparation Instructions.
As applicable to the operation:
9.1.1 Criteria for determining the usability of aerodromes.
9.1.2 The method for determining minimum flight altitudes.
9.1.3 The method for determining aerodrome operating minima.
9.1.4 En route operating minima for VFR flights.
A description of en route operating minima for VFR flights or VFR portions of a flight and, where single-
engine aircraft are used, instructions for route selection with respect to the availability of surfaces that
permit a safe forced landing.
9.1.5 Presentation and application of aerodrome and en route operating minima.
9.1.6 Interpretation of meteorological information.
Explanatory material on the decoding of meteorological forecasts and meteorological reports relevant to
the area of operations, including the interpretation of conditional expressions.
9.1.7. Determination of the quantities of fuel, oil, and water-methanol carried.
This section shall include the specific instructions and methods by which the quantities of fuel, oil, and
water-methanol to be carried are determined and monitored in flight. It shall also include instructions on
the measurement and distribution of the fluid carried on board. Such instructions shall take account of all
circumstances likely to be encountered on the flight, including the possibility of in-flight replanning, the
failure of one or more of the aircraft’s powerplants, and possible loss of pressurisation. The system for
maintaining fuel and oil records shall also be described.
9.1.8. Mass and Centre of Gravity
The general principles of mass and centre of gravity, including:
(a) The policy for using either standard and/or actual masses;
(b) The method for determining the applicable passenger, baggage, and cargo mass;
(c) The applicable passenger and baggage masses for various types of operations and
aircraft;
(d) General instruction and information necessary for verification of the various types of
mass and balance documentation in use;
(e) Last-minute changes to procedures;
(f) Seating policy and procedures; and
(g) A list of documents, forms, and additional information to be carried during a flight.
9.2 Ground Handling Arrangements and Procedures.
9.2.1 Fuelling procedures.
A description of fuelling procedures, including:

(a) Safety precautions during refuelling and defuelling, including when an auxiliary power unit is in
operation or when a turbine engine is running and, if applicable, when the propeller brakes are
on;
(b) Refuelling and defuelling when passengers are embarking, on board, or disembarking;
(c) Precautions to be taken to avoid mixing fuels; and
(d) A method to ensure the required amount of fuel is loaded.
9.2.2 Aircraft, passenger, and cargo handling procedures related to safety.
A description of the handling procedures to be used when allocating seats, embarking and
disembarking passengers, and loading and unloading the aircraft. Further procedures, aimed at
achieving safety while the aircraft is on the ramp, shall also be given. Handling procedures shall
include:
(a) Sick passengers and persons with reduced mobility;
(b) The permissible size and weight of hand baggage;
(c) The loading and securing of items in the aircraft;
(d) Special loads and classification of load compartments (e.g., dangerous goods, live
animals);
(e) The positioning of ground equipment;
(f) The operation of aircraft doors;
(g) Safety on the ramp, including fire prevention, blast, and suction areas;
(h) Start-up and ramp departure and arrival procedures;
(i) Servicing of aircraft;
(j) Documents and forms; and
(k) Multiple occupancy of aircraft seats.
9.2.3 Procedures for the refusal of embarkation.
Procedures to ensure that persons who appear to be intoxicated or who demonstrate by manner or
physical indications that they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, except medical patients under
proper care, are refused embarkation.
9.2.4 De-icing and anti-icing on the ground.
Instructions for the conduct and control of ground de-icing/anti-icing operations. A description of the de-
icing and anti-icing policy and procedures for aircraft on the ground. These shall include descriptions of
the types and effects of icing and other contaminants on aircraft while stationary, during ground
movements, and during take-off. In addition, a description of the fluid types used shall be given,
including:
(a) Proprietary or commercial names;
(b) Characteristics;
(c) Effects on aircraft performance; and
(d) Precautions during usage.

9.3 Flight Procedures and Flight Navigation Equipment.

A description of flight procedures, including:
(a) SOPs for each phase of flight;
(b) Instructions on the use of normal checklists and the timing of their use;
(c) Departure contingency procedures;
(d) Instructions on the maintenance of altitude awareness and the use of automated or flight crew
altitude call-outs;
(e) Instructions on the use of autopilots and auto-throttles in IMC;
(f) Instructions on the clarification and acceptance of ATC clearances, particularly where terrain
clearance is involved;
(g) Departure and approach briefings;
(h) Procedures for familiarisation with areas, routes, and aerodromes;
(i) Stabilised approach procedure;
(j) Limitation on high rates of descent near the surface;
(k) Conditions required to commence or to continue an instrument approach;
(l) Instructions for the conduct of precision and non-precision instrument approach procedures;
(m) The allocation of flight crew duties and procedures for the management of crew workload during
night and IMC instrument approach and landing operations;
(n) The circumstances in which a radio listening watch is to be maintained; and
(o) Instructions and training requirements for the use of HUD and EVS equipment, as applicable.
9.3.1 Navigation equipment.
A list of the navigation equipment to be carried, including any requirements relating to operations where
PBN is prescribed.
9.3.2 Navigation procedures.
A description of all navigation procedures relevant to the type(s) and area(s) of operation. Consideration
shall be given to:
(a) Standard navigation procedures, including policy for carrying out independent cross-checks of
keyboard entries where these affect the flight path to be followed by the aircraft;
(b) In-flight replanning;
(c) Procedures in the event of system degradation;
(d) Where relevant to the operations, long-range navigation procedures, the engine failure
procedure for EDTO, and the nomination and utilisation of diversion aerodromes;
(e) Instructions and training requirements for the avoidance of controlled flight into terrain and
policy for the use of the ground proximity warning system;
(f) Policy, instructions, procedures, and training requirements for the avoidance of collisions and

the use of the ACAS;

(g) Information and instructions relating to the interception of civil aircraft, including:
(1) Procedures, as prescribed in IS 8.8.1.28 of these regulations, for PICs of intercepted
aircraft; and
(2) Visual signals for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft, as contained in IS
8.8.1.28 of these regulations; and
(h) For aeroplanes intended to be operated above 15 000 m (49 000 ft):
(1) Information that will enable the pilot to determine the best course of action to take in
the event of exposure to solar cosmic radiation; and
(2) Procedures in the event that a decision to descend is taken, covering:
(i) The necessity of giving the appropriate ATS unit prior warning of the situation
and of obtaining a provisional descent clearance; and
(ii) The action to be taken in the event that communication with an ATS unit
cannot be established or is interrupted.
9.3.3 Policy and procedures for in-flight fuel management.
9.3.4 Adverse and potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions.
Procedures for operating in, and/or avoiding, potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions, including:
(a) Thunderstorms;
(b) Icing conditions;
(c) Turbulence;
(d) Wind shear;
(e) Jet stream;
(f) Volcanic ash clouds;
(g) Heavy precipitation;
(h) Sand storms;
(i) Mountain waves; and
(j) Significant temperature inversions.
9.3.5 Operating restrictions.
(a) Cold weather operations;
(b) Take-off and landing in turbulence;
(c) Low-level wind shear operations;
(d) Crosswind operations (including tailwind components);
(e) High-temperature operations; and
(f) High-altitude operations.
9.3.6 Incapacitation of crew members.

Procedures to be followed in the event of the incapacitation of crew members in flight. Examples of the
types of incapacitation and the means for recognising them shall be included.
9.3.7 Cabin safety requirements.
Procedures covering:
(a) Cabin preparation for flight; in-flight requirements; and preparation for landing, including
procedures for securing cabin and galleys;
(b) Procedures to ensure that passengers are seated where, in the event that an emergency
evacuation is required, they may best assist and not hinder evacuation from the aircraft;
(c) Procedures to be followed during passenger embarkation and disembarkation;
(d) Procedures for fuelling with passengers on board, embarking, or disembarking;
(e) Smoking on board; and
(f) The use of portable electronic equipment and cellular telephones.
9.3.8 Passenger briefing procedures.
The contents, means, and timing of passenger briefing.
9.3.9 Procedures for use of cosmic or solar radiation detection equipment – aeroplanes.
Procedures for the use of cosmic or solar radiation detection equipment and for recording its readings,
including actions to be taken in the event that limit values specified in the OM are exceeded. In addition,
the procedures, including ATC procedures, to be followed in the event that a decision to descend or
reroute is taken.
9.4 All-Weather Operations.
9.5 Use of the Minimum Equipment List and Configuration Deviation List.
9.6 Non-Revenue Flights.
Procedures and limitations for:
(a) Training flights;
(b) Test flights;
(c) Delivery flights;
(d) Ferry flights;
(e) Demonstration flights; and
(f) Positioning flights, including the type of persons who may be carried on such flights.
9.7 Oxygen Requirements.
An explanation of the conditions under which oxygen shall be provided and used.
9.8 Helicopter refuelling procedures.
A description of procedures for helicopter refuelling, including:
(a) The doors on the refuelling side shall remain closed;
(b) The door on the non-refuelling side shall remain open;

(c) Firefighting facilities of the appropriate scale shall be immediately available in the case of a fire;
(d) The presence of fuel vapour, if detected, shall cease the refuelling process;
(e) The ground or deck area beneath the exits intended for emergency evacuation shall be kept
clear;
(f) Seat belts shall be unfastened to facilitate rapid egress; and
(g) With rotors turning, only ongoing passengers shall remain on board.
10.0 Dangerous Goods and Weapons
10.1 Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Information, instructions, and general guidance on the transport of dangerous goods, including:
(a) The AOC holder's policy on the transport of dangerous goods;
(b) Guidance on the requirements for acceptance, labelling, handling, stowage, and segregation of
dangerous goods;
(c) Procedures and actions to be taken for responding to emergency situations involving dangerous
goods;
(d) Duties of all personnel involved; and
(e) Instructions on the carriage by the AOC holder’s employees.
10.2 Transport of Weapons.
The conditions under which weapons, munitions of war, and sporting weapons may be carried.
11.0 Aviation Security
11.1 Aviation Security Policies and Procedures.
A description of aviation security policies and procedures for handling and reporting crime (e.g., unlawful
interference, sabotage, bomb threats, and hijacking) on board.
11.2 Aviation Security Instructions and Guidance.
Aviation Security instructions and guidance of a non-confidential nature that shall include the authority
and responsibilities of operations personnel.
11.3 Preventive Security Measures and Training.
A description of preventive security measures and training.
Note: Parts of the aviation security instructions and guidance may be kept confidential.
12.0 Handling of Accidents and Incidents
12.1 Procedures for the Handling, Notifying, and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents.
This section shall include:
(a) Definitions of accidents and incidents and the relevant responsibilities of all persons involved;
(b) Descriptions of the company departments, authorities, or other institutions that shall be notified
in case of an accident or incident, and by which means and in what sequence;
(c) Special notification requirements in the event of an accident or incident when dangerous goods

are being carried;

(d) A description of the requirements to report accidents and incidents;
(e) The forms used for reporting accidents and incidents and the procedure for submitting such
forms to the Authority;
(f) If the AOC holder develops additional safety-related reporting procedures for its own internal
use, a description of the applicability and related forms to be used; and
(g) Procedures for PICs who have observed an accident or incident.
(h) Family assistance plan for addressing the needs of families of passengers involved in any
aircraft accident involving an aircraft of the air carrier and resulting in a loss of life. The family
assistance plan shall comply with the requirements and the procedures specified in Nig. CARs
Part 19.13.
13.0 Rules of the Air
Rules of the air, including:
(a) Territorial application of the Rules of the Air;
(b) The circumstances during which a radio listening watch shall be maintained;
(c) ATC clearances, adherence to flight plan, and position reports;
(d) The ground-air visual codes for use by survivors, description and use of signal aids; and
(e) Distress and urgency signals.
14.0 Safety Management System (SMS)
Details of the Safety Management System.

IS 9.3.1.3 TRAINING MANUAL

(a) Each AOC holder and AOC applicant, as part of its OM, shall submit and maintain training
programmes based on the following outline:
1.0 Training Syllabi and Checking Programmes
1.1 General Requirements.
(a) Training syllabi and checking programmes for all operations personnel assigned to operational
duties in connection with the preparation and/or conduct of a flight shall be developed to meet
the respective requirements of the Authority. An AOC holder may not use any person in, nor
may any person serve in, a required crew member capacity or operational capacity unless that
person meets the training and currency requirements established by the Authority for that
respective position.
1.2 Flight Crew.
The training syllabi and checking programmes for flight crew members shall include:
(a) A written training programme approved by the Authority that provides for basic indoctrination,
initial, transition, difference, and recurrent training, upgrade and recency of experience as
appropriate, for flight crew members for each type of aircraft flown by that crew member; this
written training programme shall include both normal and emergency procedures training
applicable for each type of aircraft flown by the crew member;
(b) Adequate ground and flight training facilities and properly qualified instructors required to meet
training objectives and needs;
(c) A current list of approved training materials, equipment, training devices, simulators, and other
required training items needed to meet the training needs for each type and variation of aircraft
flown by the AOC holder;
(d) An adequate number of ground and flight check personnel to ensure adequate training and
checking of flight crew members; and
(e) A record system acceptable to the Authority to show compliance with appropriate training and
currency requirements.
1.3 Cabin Crew.
The training syllabi and checking programmes for cabin crew members shall include:
(a) Basic initial ground training covering duties and responsibilities;
(b) Appropriate Authority rules and regulations;
(c) Appropriate portions of the AOC holder’s OM;
(d) Appropriate emergency training, as required by the Authority and the AOC holder’s OM;
(e) Appropriate flight training;
(f) Appropriate recurrent, transition, or difference training, as required, to maintain currency in any
type and variance of aircraft the crew member may be required to work in;
(g) A current list of approved training materials, equipment, training devices, simulators, and other
required training items needed to meet the training needs for each type and variation of aircraft
flown by the AOC holder;

(h) An adequate number of ground check personnel and flight check personnel to ensure adequate
training and checking of crew members; and
(i) A record system acceptable to the Authority to show compliance with all appropriate training and
currency requirements.
1.4 All Crew Members.
A written training programme shall be developed for all crew members in the emergency procedures
appropriate to each make and model of aircraft flown in or by the crew member. Areas shall include:
(a) Individual instruction in the use of on-board emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers,
emergency breathing equipment, first aid equipment, emergency exits and evacuation slides,
and the aircraft’s oxygen system, including the use of portable emergency oxygen bottles. Flight
crew members shall also practice using the emergency equipment designed to protect them in
case of a flight deck fire or smoke;
(b) Instruction in potential emergencies such as rapid decompression, ditching, firefighting, aircraft
evacuation, medical emergencies, hijacking, and disruptive passengers; and
(c) Scheduled recurrent training to meet Authority requirements.
1.5 All Operations Personnel.
The training syllabi and checking programmes for all operations personnel shall include:
(a) Training in the safe transportation and recognition of all dangerous goods permitted by the
Authority to be shipped by air; training shall include the proper packaging, marking, labelling,
and documentation of dangerous articles and magnetised materials;
(b) All appropriate aviation security training required by the Authority; and
(c) A method of providing any required notification of an accident or incident involving dangerous
goods.
1.6 Operations Personnel Other Than Crew Members.
For operations personnel other than crew members (e.g., FOO, handling personnel), a written training
programme shall be developed that pertains to their respective duties. The training programme shall
provide for initial, recurrent, differences, specialised, and any other training required by the Authority.
2.0 Procedures for Training and Checking

2.1 Proficiency Checking Procedures.
(a) Procedures to be applied in the event that personnel do not achieve or maintain the
required standards.
2.2 Procedures Involving the Simulation of Abnormal or Emergency Situations.
Procedures to ensure that abnormal or emergency situations requiring the application of part or all of the
abnormal or emergency procedures, and simulation of IMC by artificial means, are not simulated during
commercial air transportation flights.
3.0 Document Retention
3.1 Documentation to Be Stored and Storage Periods.

An AOC holder shall retain all documentation required by the Authority, or the Authority of another State
in which the AOC holder is operating, for the time specified by the respective Authority or for the time
period needed to show compliance with appropriate regulations or this OM, whichever is longer.

IS 9.3.1.4 AIRCRAFT OPERATING MANUAL

(a) Each AOC applicant and AOC holder shall submit and maintain an AOM as part of its OM,
containing at least the following:
1.0 General Information and Units of Measurement
General information (e.g., aircraft dimensions), including a description of the units of measurement used
for the operation of the aircraft type concerned and conversion tables.
2.0 Limitations
2.1 Certification and Operational Limitations.
A description of the applicable operational limitations, including:
(a) Certification status;
(b) Passenger seating configuration for each aircraft type, including a pictorial presentation;
(c) Types of operation that are approved (e.g., AMO/IMC/VFR, CAT II/III, flights in known icing
conditions, etc.);
(d) Crew composition;
(e) Operation within mass and centre of gravity limitations;
(f) Speed limitations;
(g) Flight envelopes;
(h) Wind limits, including operations on contaminated runways;
(i) Performance limitations for applicable configurations;
(j) Runway slope;
(k) Limitations on wet or contaminated runways;
(l) Airframe contamination; and
(m) Post landing.
3.0 Normal Procedures
The normal procedures and duties assigned to the crew, the appropriate checklists, the system for use of
the checklists, and a statement covering the necessary coordination procedures between flight and cabin
crew. The following normal procedures and duties shall be included:
(a) Pre-flight;
(b) Pre-departure and loading;
(c) Altimeter setting and checking;
(d) Taxi, take-off, and climb;
(e) Noise abatement;
(f) Cruise and descent;
(g) Approach, landing preparation, and briefing;
(h) VFR approach;

(i) Instrument approach;

(j) Visual approach and circling;
(k) Missed approach;
(l) Normal landing;
(m) Post landing; and
(n) Operation on wet and contaminated runways.
3.1 Specific Flight Deck Procedures.
(a) Determining airworthiness of aircraft;
(b) Specific flight deck procedures to obtain a flight release;
(c) Initial flight deck preparation;
(d) SOPs;
(e) Flight deck discipline;
(f) Standard call-outs;
(g) Communications;
(h) Flight safety;
(i) Push-back and towing procedures;
(j) Taxi guidelines and ramp signals;
(k) Take-off and climb out procedures;
(l) Choice of runway;
(m) Take-off in limited visibility;
(n) Take-off in adverse weather;
(o) Use and limitations of weather radar;
(p) Use of landing lights;
(q) Monitoring of flight instruments;
(r) Power settings for take-off;
(s) Malfunctions during take-off;
(t) Rejected take-off decision;
(u) Climb, best angle, best rate;
(v) Sterile cockpit procedures;
(w) En route and holding procedures;
(x) Cruise control;
(y) Navigation logbook;
(z) Descent, approach, and landing procedures;

(aa) Reporting of maintenance problems; and

(bb) How to obtain maintenance and service en route.
4.0 Abnormal and Emergency Procedures.
4.1 A listing of abnormal and emergency procedures assigned to crew members with appropriate checklists
that include a system for use of the checklists and a statement covering the necessary coordination
procedures between flight and cabin crew. The following abnormal and emergency procedures and
duties shall be included:
(a) Crew incapacitation;
(b) Fire and smoke drills;
(c) Unpressurised and partially pressurised flight, as applicable;
(d) Exceeding of structural limits, such as overweight landing;
(e) Exceeding of cosmic radiation limits, as applicable;
(f) Lightning strikes;
(g) Distress communications and alerting of ATC to emergencies;
(h) Engine failure;
(i) System failures;
(j) Guidance for diversion in case of serious technical failure;
(k) Ground proximity warning;
(l) ACAS;
(m) Wind shear;
(n) Emergency landing/ditching;
(o) Aircraft evacuation;
(p) Fuel jettisoning precautions (as applicable) and overweight landing;
(q) General considerations and policy;
(r) Emergency procedures;
(s) Emergency descent;
(t) Low fuel;
(u) Dangerous goods incident or accident;
(v) Interception procedures;
(w) Emergency signal for cabin crew members;
(x) Communication procedures; and
(y) Radio listening watch.
5.0 Performance Data, Supplementary Performance Data, and Other Acceptable Performance Data
Performance data shall be provided in a form in which it can be used without difficulty.

5.1 Performance Data.

Performance material that provides the necessary data to allow the flight crew to comply with the
approved AFM performance requirements shall be included to allow the determination of:
(a) Take-off climb limits (mass, altitude, temperature);
(b) Take-off field length limits (dry, wet, contaminated);
(c) Net flight path data for obstacle clearance calculation or, where applicable, take-off flight path;
(d) Gradient losses for banked climb outs;
(e) En route climb limits;
(f) Approach climb limits;
(g) Landing climb limits;
(h) Landing field length limits (dry, wet, contaminated), including the effects of an in-flight failure of a
system or device, if it affects the landing distance;
(i) Brake energy limits; and
(j) Speeds applicable for the various flight stages (also considering wet or contaminated runways).
5.1.1 Supplementary Performance Data.
Supplementary data covering:
(a) Flights in icing conditions;
(b) The maximum crosswind and tailwind components for each aircraft type operated and the
reductions to be applied to these values having regard to gust, low visibility, runway surface
conditions, crew experience, use of autopilot, abnormal or emergency circumstances, or any
other relevant operational factors; and
(c) Any certified performance related to an allowable configuration, or configuration deviation, such
as anti-skid inoperative, shall be included.
5.1.2 Other Acceptable Performance Data.
If performance data, as required for the appropriate performance class, is not available in the approved
AFM, then other data acceptable to the Authority shall be included. Alternatively, the OM may contain
cross references to the approved data contained in the AFM, where such data is not likely to be used
often or in an emergency.
5.2 Additional Performance Data.
Additional performance data, where applicable, including:
(a) All engines operating climb gradients;
(b) Drift-down data;
(c) The effect of de-icing/anti-icing fluids;
(d) Flight with landing gear down;
(e) For aircraft with three or more engines, one-engine-inoperative ferry flights; and
(f) Flights conducted under the provisions of a CDL.

6.0 Flight Planning

6.2 Flight Planning Data.
Specific data and instructions necessary for pre-flight and in-flight planning, including factors such as
speed schedules and power settings. Where applicable, procedures for engine(s) out operations, EDTO,
and flights to isolated aerodromes shall be included for the flight plan and the operational flight plan.
6.2 Fuel and Oil Calculations.
The method for calculating fuel needed for the various stages of flight.
7.0 Mass and Balance
7.1 Calculating Mass and Balance.
Instructions and data for calculating mass and balance, including:
(a) The calculation system (e.g., index system);
(b) Information and instructions for the completion of mass and balance documentation, including
manual and computer-generated types;
(c) Limiting mass and centre of gravity of the various versions; and
(d) Dry operating mass and corresponding centre of gravity or index.
8.0 Loading
8.1 Loading Procedures.
Instructions for loading and securing a load in the aircraft, including:
(a) Use of aircraft systems and associated controls.
8.2 Loading Dangerous Goods.
A method for notifying the PIC when dangerous goods are loaded in the aircraft.
9.0 Survival and Emergency Equipment Including Oxygen
9.1 List of Survival Equipment to be carried.
(a) A list of the survival equipment to be carried for the routes to be flown and the procedures for
checking the serviceability of this equipment prior to take-off. Instructions regarding the location,
accessibility, and use of survival and emergency equipment and its associated checklist(s) shall
also be included.
9.2 Ground-Air Visual Signal.
Instructions illustrating the ground-air visual signal code for use by survivors.
9.3 Oxygen Usage.
The procedure for determining the amount of oxygen required and the quantity that is available, taking
into consideration the flight profile, number of occupants, and possible cabin decompression. The
information provided shall be in a form in which it can be used without difficulty.
9.4 Emergency Equipment Usage
A description of the proper use of the following emergency equipment, if applicable:

(a) Life jackets;

(b) Life rafts;
(c) Medical kits/first aid kits;
(d) Survival kits;
(e) Emergency locator transmitter;
(f) Visual signalling devices;
(g) Evacuation slides; and
(h) Emergency lighting.
10.0 Emergency Evacuation Procedures
10.1 Instructions for Emergency Evacuation.
Instructions for preparing for emergency evacuation, including crew coordination and emergency station
assignment.
10.2 Emergency Evacuation Procedures.
A description of the duties of all members of the crew for the rapid evacuation of an aircraft and the
handling of passengers in the event of a forced landing, ditching, or other emergency.
11.0 Aircraft Systems
A description of the aircraft systems, related controls and indications, and operating instructions.
13.0 Minimum Equipment List and Configuration Deviation List
The MEL and CDL for the aircraft types operated and the specific operations authorised, including any
requirements relating to operations where PBN is prescribed.
13.0 Route and Aerodrome Instructions and Information (optional for this manual)
13.1 Instructions and Information
Instructions and information relating to communications, navigation, and aerodromes, including:
(a) Minimum flight level/altitude for each route to be flown;
(b) Operating minima for departure, destination, and alternate aerodromes;
(c) Communication facilities and navigation aids;
(d) Runway data and aerodrome facilities;
(e) Approach, missed approach, and departure procedures, including noise abatement procedures;
(f) Communications-failure procedures;
(g) Search and rescue facilities in the area over which the aircraft is to be flown;
(h) A description of the aeronautical charts that shall be carried on board in relation to the type of
flight and the route to be flown, including the method for checking their validity;
(i) Availability of aeronautical information and meteorological services;
(j) En route COM/NAV procedures, including holding; and
(k) Aerodrome categorisation for flight crew competence qualification.

IS 9.3.1.18 PASSENGER BRIEFING CARDS

(a) Each AOC holder shall, at each exit seat, provide passenger briefing cards that include the
following information in the primary language in which emergency commands are given by the
crew:
Functions required of a passenger in the event of an emergency in which a crew member
is not available to assist, including how to:
(i) Locate the emergency exit;
(ii) Recognise the emergency exit opening mechanism;
(iii) Comprehend the instructions for operating the emergency exit;
(iv) Operate the emergency exit;
(v) Assess whether opening the emergency exit will increase the hazards to which
passengers may be exposed;
(vi) Follow oral directions and hand signals given by a crew member;
(vii) Stow or secure the emergency exit door so it will not impede the use of the exit;
(viii) Assess the condition of an escape slide, activate the slide, and stabilise the slide
after deployment to assist others in getting off the slide;
(ix) Pass expeditiously through the emergency exit; and
(x) Assess, select, and follow a safe path away from the emergency exit; and
A request that a passenger identify himself or herself to allow reseating if he or she:
(i) Is less than 15 years of age or lacks the capacity to perform one or more of the
applicable functions listed in paragraph (a)(1) of this IS without the assistance of
an adult companion, parent, or other relative;
(ii) Cannot perform the emergency functions stated in the information card;
(iii) Has an indiscernible condition that will prevent him or her from performing the
emergency functions;
(iv) May suffer bodily harm as a result of performing one or more of the emergency
functions;
(v) Does not wish to perform the emergency functions; or
(vi) Lacks the ability to read, speak, or understand the language or the graphic form
in which instructions are provided by the AOC holder.

IS 9.3.1.19 AERONAUTICAL DATA CONTROL SYSTEM

(a) Each AOC holder shall provide aeronautical data about each aerodrome used by the AOC holder,
to include the following:
Aerodromes and heliports:
(i) Facilities;
(ii) Public protection;
(iii) Navigation and communication aids;
(iv) Construction affecting take-off, landing, or ground operations; and
(v) Air traffic facilities.
Runways, clearways, and stopways:
(i) Dimensions;
(ii) Surface;
(iii) Marking and lighting systems; and
(iv) Elevation and gradient.
Displaced thresholds:
(i) Location;
(ii) Dimensions; and
(iii) Take-off, landing, or both.
Obstacles:
(i) Those affecting take-off and landing performance computations; and
(ii) Controlling obstacles.
Instrument flight procedures:
(i) Departure procedure;
(ii) Approach procedure; and
(iii) Missed approach procedure.
Special information:
(i) RVR measurement equipment; and
(ii) Prevailing winds under low-visibility conditions.

IS 9.3.1.20 ROUTE GUIDE – AREAS, ROUTES, AERODROMES, AND HELIPORTS

(a) Each AOC applicant and AOC holder shall submit and maintain as part of its OM a route guide
containing information on areas, routes, aerodromes, and heliports. The route guide shall contain
at least the information in IS 9.3.1.20(c).
(b) The route guide shall ensure that the flight crew have, for each flight, information relating to
communication facilities, navigation aids, aerodromes, heliports, instrument approaches,
instrument arrivals, and instrument departures, as applicable for the operation, and such other
information as the operator may deem necessary in the proper conduct of flight operations.
(c) Each route guide shall contain at least the following information:
The minimum flight altitudes for each aircraft to be flown;
Aerodrome operating minima for each of the aerodromes that are likely to be used as
aerodromes of intended landing or as alternate aerodromes;
The increase of aerodrome operating minima in case of degradation of approach or
aerodrome facilities;
Heliport operating minima for each of the heliports that are likely to be used as heliports of
intended landing or as alternate heliports;
The increase of heliport operating minima in case of degradation of approach or heliport
facilities; and
The necessary information for compliance with all flight profiles required by regulations,
including the determination of:
(i) Take-off runway length requirements for dry, wet, and contaminated conditions,
including those dictated by systems failures that affect the take-off distance;
(ii) Take-off climb limitations;
(iii) En route climb limitations;
(iv) Approach climb limitations and landing climb limitations;
(v) Landing runway length requirements for dry, wet, and contaminated conditions,
including systems failures that affect the landing distance; and
(vi) Supplementary information, such as tire speed limitations.

IS 9.3.1.21 WEATHER REPORTING SOURCES

(a) The Authority approves the following sources of weather reports and considers the reports from
these sources satisfactory for flight planning or for controlling flight movement:
State Meteorological Office;
State-operated automated surface observation stations;
Note: Some automated systems cannot report all required items for a complete surface aviation
weather report.
State-operated supplemental aviation weather reporting stations;
Observations taken by aerodrome traffic control towers;
Nigeria-contracted weather observatories;
Any active meteorological office operated by a foreign State that subscribes to the ICAO
Standards and practices;
Note: These meteorological offices are normally listed in the meteorological tables located
in ICAO Regional Air Navigation Plans.
Any military weather-reporting sources approved by the Authority;
Note: Use of military sources is limited to control of those flight operations that use military
aerodromes as departure, destination, alternate, or diversionary aerodromes.
Near-real-time reports such as pilot reports, radar reports, radar summary charts, and
satellite imagery reports made by commercial weather sources or other sources
specifically approved by the Authority; and
A weather reporting system operated and maintained by the AOC holder and approved by
the Authority.

IS 9.3.1.22 DE-ICING AND ANTI-ICING PROGRAMME

(a) The AOC holder's ground de-icing and anti-icing programme shall include a detailed description of:
How the AOC holder determines that conditions are such that frost, ice, or snow may
reasonably be expected to adhere to the aircraft and that ground de-icing and anti-icing
operational procedures shall be in effect;
Who is responsible for deciding that ground de-icing and anti-icing operational procedures
shall be in effect;
The procedures for implementing ground de-icing and anti-icing operational procedures;
and
The specific duties and responsibilities of each operational position or group responsible
for getting the aircraft safely airborne while ground de-icing and anti-icing operational
procedures are in effect.
(b) Initial and annual recurrent ground training for flight crew and all other affected personnel (e.g.,
FOOs/flight dispatchers, ground personnel, contract personnel) shall cover the specific
requirements of the approved de-icing and anti-icing programme and each person’s responsibilities
and duties under the approved programme, including:
The use of holdover times;
Aircraft de-icing/anti-icing procedures, including inspection and check procedures and
responsibilities;
Communication procedures;
Aircraft surface contamination (e.g., adherence of frost, ice, or snow) and critical area
identification and how contamination adversely affects aircraft performance and flight
characteristics;
Types and characteristics of de-icing/anti-icing fluids;
Cold weather pre-flight inspection procedures; and
Techniques for recognising contamination on the aircraft.
(c) The AOC holder’s de-icing and anti-icing programme shall include procedures for flight crew
members to increase or decrease the determined holdover time in changing conditions. The
holdover time shall be supported by data acceptable to the Authority. If the maximum holdover time
is exceeded, take-off is prohibited unless at least one of the following conditions exists:
A pre-take-off contamination check is conducted outside the aircraft (within 5 minutes
prior to beginning take-off) to determine that the wings, control surfaces, and other critical
surfaces, as defined in the AOC holder's de-icing and anti-icing programme, are free of
frost, ice, or snow;
It is otherwise determined by an alternate procedure, approved by the Authority and in
accordance with the AOC holder’s approved de-icing and anti-icing programme, that the
wings, control surfaces, and other critical surfaces are free of frost, ice, or snow; or
The wings, control surfaces, and other critical surfaces, as defined in the AOC holder’s
de-icing and anti-icing programme, are de-iced again and a new holdover time is
determined.

IS: 9.3.1.23 FLIGHT MONITORING SYSTEM

(a) Each AOC holder shall have an approved flight following system established and adequate for the
proper monitoring of each flight, considering the operations to be conducted.
(b) For AOC holders having flight following centres, these centres shall be located at those points
necessary to ensure—
(1) The proper monitoring of the progress of each flight with respect to its departure at the
point of origin and arrival at its destination, including intermediate stops and diversions;
and
(2) That the PIC is provided with all information necessary for the safety of the flight.
(c) An AOC holder conducting charter operations may arrange to have flight following facilities
provided by persons other than its employees, but in such a case the AOC holder continues to be
primarily responsible for operational control of each flight.
(d) Each AOC holder conducting charter operations using a flight following system shall show that the
system has adequate facilities and personnel to provide the information necessary for the initiation
and safe conduct of each flight to:
(1) The flight crew of each aircraft; and
(2) The persons designated by the certificate holder to perform the function of operational
control of the aircraft.
(e) Each AOC holder conducting charter operations shall show that the personnel required to perform
the function of operational control are able to perform their duties.

IS 9.4.1.4 MAINTENANCE CONTROL MANUAL

(a) Each AOC applicant and AOC holder shall submit and maintain an MCM containing at least the
following:
Note: The manual may be arranged in any subject order and the subjects may be combined so long as all
applicable subjects are covered in the manual.
1.0 Administration and Control of the Maintenance Control Manual
1.1 Introduction.
(a) A statement that the manual complies with all applicable Authority regulations and requirements
and with the terms and conditions of the applicable AOC;
(b) A statement that the manual contains maintenance and operational instructions with which the
relevant personnel are to comply in the performance of their duties;
(c) A list and brief description of the various MCM parts and their contents, applicability, and use;
and
(d) Explanations and definitions of terms and words used in the manual.
1.2 System of Amendment and Revision.

(a) A description of who is responsible for the issuance and insertion of amendments and revisions;
(b) A required record of amendments and revisions with insertion dates and effective dates;
(c) A statement that hand-written amendments and revisions are not permitted except in situations
requiring immediate amendment or revision in the interest of safety;
(d) A description of the system for the annotation of pages and their effective dates;
(e) A list of effective pages and their effective dates;
(f) Annotation of changes (on text pages and, as practicable, on charts and diagrams);
(g) A system for recording temporary revisions;
(h) A description of the distribution system for the manuals, amendments, and revisions; and
(i) A statement of who is responsible for notifying the Authority of proposed changes and for
working with the Authority on changes requiring Authority approval.
2.0 General Organisation
2.1 Corporate Commitment by the AOC Holder.
2.2 General Information.
(a) A brief description of the organisation;
(b) A description of the organisation’s relationships with other organisations;
(c) Fleet composition;
(d) The type of operation; and
(e) Line station locations.

2.3 Continuing Airworthiness Management Personnel.

(a) Accountable Manager;
(b) Nominated post holder;
(c) Continuing airworthiness coordination;
(d) Duties and responsibilities;
(e) Organisation chart(s); and
(f) Manpower resources and training policy.
2.4 Notification Procedure to the Authority Regarding Changes to the Maintenance Arrangements,
Locations, Personnel, Activities, or Approval.
3.0 Maintenance Procedures
3.1 Aircraft Logbook Utilisation and MEL Application.
3.2 Aircraft Maintenance Programme Development and Amendment.
3.3 Time and Maintenance Records, Responsibilities, and Retention.
3.4 Accomplishment and Control of Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (Airworthiness
Directives).
3.5 Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Maintenance Programme.
3.6 Non-Mandatory Modification Embodiment Policy.
3.7 Major Modification Standards.
3.8 Defect Reports:
(a) Analysis;
(b) Liaison with manufacturers and Authorities; and
(c) Deferred defect policy.
3.9 Engineering Activity.
3.10 Reliability Programmes.
(a) Airframe;
(b) Propulsion; and
(c) Components.
3.11 Pre-Flight Inspection.
(a) Preparation of aircraft for flight;
(b) Subcontracted ground handling functions;
(c) Security of cargo and baggage loading;
(d) Control of refuelling, quantity/quality; and
(e) Control of snow, ice, dust, and sand contamination to an approved aviation standard.
3.12 Aircraft Weighing.

3.13 Flight Test Procedures.

3.14 Sample of Documents, Tags, and Forms Used.
3.15 Appropriate Portions of the AOC Holder's Operations Manual.
3.16 Appropriate portions of the AMO Procedures manual in IS 6.5.1.1 for maintenance
authorization.
3.17 Appropriate portions of CAME as contained in IS:5.8.1.4.

IS 9.4.1.8 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS RECORDS

Each AOC holder shall ensure that all maintenance records associated with the maintenance
release issued by AMOs are received so that the required records can be retained.
AOC holders are responsible for the retention and availability of all continuing airworthiness
records including maintenance records.
When acceptable to the State of Registry, an AOC holder may arrange for an AMO or another
organization that carries out maintenance to retain maintenance records on their behalf. In such
arrangement, the AOC holder shall establish procedures to ensure the AMO or the other
organization maintains the maintenance records in compliance with the AOC holder’s MCM and
ensures the maintenance records are returned to the AOC holder upon their request.
Each AOC holder shall ensure that the continuing airworthiness records are kept in a form and
format that ensures readability, security and integrity of the records at all times. The form and
format of the records may include, for example, paper records, film records, electronic records or
any combination of these. Each AOC holder shall be eligible to implement an electronic continuing
airworthiness record system to generate, process, store and archive continuing airworthiness
records for their aircraft, subject to acceptance by the State of Registry.
(1) If a paper system is applied, legible entry should be made, and the record shall remain legible
throughout the required retention period, irrespective of the medium.
(2) If an electronic system is implemented, it shall be ensured that all records are generated,
processed, used, stored and archived following the guidelines set out in ICAO Doc 9670
Attachment B to chapter 7. The software and hardware used must support specific
procedures acceptable to the State of Registry with respect to:
(i) protection of the records by electronic means against loss, destruction or tampering
to the equivalent extent of that provided to paper records;
(ii) backup of records (e.g. backup system robustness and reliability; timing and
frequency of backup completion; segregation from source records; data loss and
recovery);
(iii) user identification, authentication and authorization to access the records, scope of
access, control of access and traceability of all operations concerning any individual
record; and
(iv) security and integrity of the records
(3) if optical or other high-density storage is used for the retention of continuing airworthiness
records, the records must be as legible as the original record and remain so over the required
retention period.
(4) Continued airworthiness records must be kept in such a way that they are protected from
hazards such as fire, flood, theft or alteration. Computer backup disks, tapes and other
storage mediums must be safely stored in a different location
The State of Registry and the Authority, if different from the State of Registry, must have access to
all continuing airworthiness records including any maintenance records kept by an AMO or another
organization on behalf of the AOC holder.
The continuing airworthiness records for an aircraft shall clearly indicate the status of compliance
with the mandatory continuing airworthiness instructions applicable to the aircraft and the status of

compliance with the aircraft’s, maintenance programme including any life limits applicable to
components. Thorough and accurate continuing airworthiness records are necessary to establish
the validity of the aircraft’s Certificate of Airworthiness.
The maintenance record entries should provide enough information to demonstrate that
compliance to the airworthiness requirements has been met.
The AOC holder shall ensure that AMOs have detailed procedures in their manual that prescribe
the form and content and of maintenance records. If maintenance is carried out by persons or
organizations other than AMOs, the operator needs to ensure that the form and content of
maintenance records are prescribed in the AOC holder’s MCM.
The following information, as applicable, shall be entered in the maintenance record:
(1) the identification of the aircraft on which maintenance has been carried out, including make,
model, registration and serial number
(2) the identification of the component on which maintenance has been carried out, including the
part number and serial number of the component
(3) description of the work performed and a reference to approved data used
(4) the aircraft total time in service;
(5) component time since new (TSN), time since overhaul (TSO) and, if applicable, cycles since
new and cycles since overhaul;
(6) if a part has been replaced, the part number and serial number of the part;
(7) signature and license or authorization number of the certifying personnel, and
(8) the date
Maintenance release entries shall contain a description of the work performed in enough detail to
show that the requirements for the issuance of a maintenance release have been met.
Appropriately licensed persons in accordance with Part 2 of this regulations shall accomplish the
requirements contained in MCAI and are required to certify compliance in the maintenance record.
The AOC holder shall ensure that maintenance personnel make appropriate entries in the
maintenance records
The continuing airworthiness records showing compliance with MCAI shall include:
(1) MCAI information (number and title), including revision or amendment numbers;
(2) where the MCAI is generally applicable to the aircraft or component type but is not applicable
to the particular aircraft or component being maintained, this shall be identified in the
maintenance record accordingly with an authorized signature
(3) the date when MCAI was accomplished
(4) for a multi-part instruction, which parts have been accomplished. If the entire MCAI was
accomplished reference the entire instruction by title
(5) the method of accomplishment of the instruction together with the inspection result,
accurately described;
(6) if the MCAI requires recurring action, an indication of the next recurring action interval; and
(7) certification by licensed personnel, in accordance with Part 2 of this regulation, for the
accomplishment of the MCAI

Appropriate details of modifications and repairs shall include records identifying any modification or
repair, along with a reference to the approved data used and a description of the work performed
with maintenance release information. Major modification and major repairs shall be recorded in a
form and manner as prescribed by the Authority. The records required under this paragraph shall
include at least the following:
(1) Design approval and return to service approval;

(2) a master drawing list and the individual drawings, photographs, specifications and records
which identify the design change and location on the aeroplane;
(3) mass and moment change records;
(4) a record of any change in electrical load caused by incorporation of the design change; and
(5) a supplemental type certificate (STC) or equivalent document, or SB or structural repair
manual reference, if applicable.
Records about aircraft or component inspection status found during inspections shall include
information about defects or unairworthy conditions, details of faults and any subsequent
rectification, the total time in service as appropriate and the state of maintenance when it enters the
AMO’s facilities
When AOC holders wish to take advantage of modular design (e.g. modular assembled gas
turbines where a specification of a true total time in service is not relevant), the total time in service
and maintenance records for each module shall be maintained. The maintenance records as
specified shall be kept with the module and must show compliance with any mandatory
requirements pertaining to that module.
Records must be structured or stored in such a way as to facilitate auditing.

IS 9.4.1.11 MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS
AOC holders have the overall responsibility to ensure the compatibility of all design changes
incorporated in their aircraft.
(1) The AOC holder contracting with an installer for incorporation of any aircraft modification
or repair shall provide the installer with information on all existing design changes to the
aircraft so that compatibility may be verified. Any questions of design change
incompatibility which may arise during installation or in service shall be thoroughly
investigated by consultation with the approval authority or approval holder. In every case
of incompatibility between modifications or repairs, the problem must be corrected and it
must be established to the satisfaction of the Authority of the State of Registry that the
modified aircraft continues to comply with the applicable standards of airworthiness
(2) The AOC holder should promptly report any design change incompatibilities detected
during installation or in service to the approval holder, to the installer and to the Authority.
(b) Each AOC holder shall incorporate into the existing operating data of the aircraft the following data
pertaining to a modification or repair as applicable:
(i) Supplements to the approved aircraft flight manual;
(ii) maintenance instructions;
(iii) instructions for continuing airworthiness; and
(iv) repair instructions.

IS 9.4.1.17(b) AGEING AIRPLANE INSPECTIONS AND RECORDS REVIEWS.

(1) Applicability. This section applies to all airplanes operated by an AOC holder under part 9 of this
regulation.
(2) Operation after inspection and records review. After the dates specified in this paragraph, an AOC
holder may not operate an airplane under part 9 unless the Authority has notified the AOC holder
that the Authority has completed the aging airplane inspection and records review required by this
section. During the inspection and records review, the AOC holder must demonstrate to the
Authority that the maintenance of age-sensitive parts and components of the airplane has been
adequate and timely enough to ensure the highest degree of safety.
(i) Airplanes exceeding 24 years in service on December 8, 2003; initial and repetitive
inspections and records reviews. For an airplane that has exceeded 24 years in service
on December 8, 2003, no later than December 5, 2007, and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 7 years.
(ii) Airplanes exceeding 14 years in service but not 24 years in service on December 8, 2003;
initial and repetitive inspections and records reviews. For an airplane that has exceeded
14 years in service but not 24 years in service on December 8, 2003, no later than
December 4, 2008, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 years.
(iii) Airplanes not exceeding 14 years in service on December 8, 2003; initial and repetitive
inspections and records reviews. For an airplane that has not exceeded 14 years in
service on December 8, 2003, no later than 5 years after the start of the airplane's 15th
year in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 years.
(3) Unforeseen schedule conflict. In the event of an unforeseen scheduling conflict for a specific
airplane, the Authority may approve an extension of up to 90 days beyond an interval specified in
paragraph (2) of this section.
(4) Airplane and records availability. The AOC holder must make available to the Authority each
airplane for which an inspection and records review is required under this section, in a condition for
inspection specified by the Authority, together with records containing the following information:
(i) Total years in service of the airplane;
(ii) Total time in service of the airframe;
(iii) Total flight cycles of the airframe;
(iv) Date of the last inspection and records review required by this section;
(v) Current status of life-limited parts of the airframe;
(vi) Time since the last overhaul of all structural components required to be overhauled on a
specific time basis;
(vii) Current inspection status of the airplane, including the time since the last inspection
required by the inspection program under which the airplane is maintained;
(viii) Current status of applicable airworthiness directives, including the date and methods of
compliance, and if the airworthiness directive involves recurring action, the time and date
when the next action is required;
(ix) A list of major structural alterations; and
(x) A report of major structural repairs and the current inspection status for those repairs.
(5) Notification to Authority. Each AOC holder must notify the Authority at least 60 days before the
date on which the airplane and airplane records will be made available for the inspection and
records review.

IS 9.4.1.17(c) REPAIRS ASSESSMENT FOR PRESSURIZED FUSELAGES.

(1) No AOC holder may operate an Airbus Model A300 (excluding the -600 series), British Aerospace
Model BAC 1-11, Boeing Model 707, 720, 727, 737, or 747, McDonnel Douglas Model DC-8, DC-
9/MD-80 or DC-10, Fokker Model F28, or Lockheed Model L-1011 airplane beyond the applicable
flight cycle implementation time specified below, or May 25, 2001, whichever occurs later, unless
operations specifications have been issued to reference repair assessment guidelines applicable
to the fuselage pressure boundary (fuselage skin, door skin, and bulkhead webs) and those
guidelines are incorporated in its maintenance program. The repair assessment guidelines must
have been approved by the State of Design having cognizance over the type certificate for the
affected airplane.
(i) For the Airbus Model A300 (excluding the -600 series), the flight cycle implementation
time is:
(A) Model B2: 36,000 flights.
(B) Model B4-100 (including Model B4-2C): 30,000 flights above the window line,
and 36,000 flights below the window line.
(C) Model B4-200: 25,500 flights above the window line, and 34,000 flights below the
window line
(ii) For all models of the British Aerospace BAC 1-11, the flight cycle implementation time is
60,000 flights.
(iii) For all models of the Boeing 707, the flight cycle implementation time is 15,000 flights.
(iv) For all models of the Boeing 720, the flight cycle implementation time is 23,000 flights.
(v) For all models of the Boeing 727, the flight cycle implementation time is 45,000 flights.
(vi) For all models of the Boeing 737, the flight cycle implementation time is 60,000 flights.
(vii) For all models of the Boeing 747, the flight cycle implementation time is 15,000 flights.
(viii) For all models of the McDonnell Douglas DC-8, the flight cycle implementation time is
30,000 flights.
(ix) For all models of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9/MD-80, the flight cycle implementation
time is 60,000 flights.
(x) For all models of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the flight cycle implementation time is
30,000 flights.
(xi) For all models of the Lockheed L-1011, the flight cycle implementation time is 27,000
flights.
(xi) For the Fokker F-28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000, the flight cycle implementation
time is 60,000 flights.

IS 9.4.1.17(d) SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTIONS.

(1) Applicability: This section applies to transport category, turbine powered airplanes with a type
certificate issued after January 1, 1958, that as a result of original type certification or later increase
in capacity have:
(i) A maximum type certificated passenger seating capacity of 30; or

(ii) A maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or more.
(2) General requirements. After December 20, 2010, an AOC holder may not operate an airplane
having a maximum type certificated passenger seating capacity of 30 or more; or a maximum
certificated take-off mass of 7,500 pounds (3402kg) or more under this part unless the following
requirements have been met:
(i) Baseline Structure. The AOC holder's maintenance program for the airplane includes
State of Design-approved damage-tolerance-based inspections and procedures for
airplane structure susceptible to fatigue cracking that could contribute to a catastrophic
failure. For the purpose of this section, this structure is termed “fatigue critical structure.”
(ii) Adverse effects of repairs, alterations, and modifications. The maintenance program
for the airplane includes a means for addressing the adverse effects repairs, alterations,
and modifications may have on fatigue critical structure and on inspections required by
paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection. The means for addressing these adverse effects must
be approved by the Authority.
(iii) Changes to maintenance program. The changes made to the maintenance program
required by paragraphs (2)(i) and (2)(ii) of this subsection, and any later revisions to these
changes, must be submitted to the Authority for review and approval.

IS 9.4.1.17(e) ELECTRICAL WIRING INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS (EWIS) MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, this subsection applies to transport
category, turbine-powered airplanes with a type certificate issued after January 1, 1958, that, as a
result of original type certification or later increase in capacity, have:
(i) A maximum type-certificated passenger capacity of 30 or more, or

(ii) A maximum payload capacity of 7500 pounds or more.
(2) After March 10, 2011, no AOC holder may operate an airplane having maximum type certificated
passenger seating capacity of 30 or more; or a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or
more unless the maintenance program for that airplane includes inspections and procedures for
EWIS.
(3) The proposed EWIS maintenance program changes applicable to each affected airplane (including
those ICA developed for supplemental type certificates installed on each airplane)must be based
on EWIS Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) that have been approved by the State of
Design
(4) After March 10, 2011, before returning an airplane to service after any alterations for which EWIS
ICA are developed, the AOC holder must include in the airplane's maintenance program
inspections and procedures for EWIS based on those ICA.
(5) The EWIS maintenance program changes identified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subpart and
any later EWIS revisions must be submitted to the Authority for review and approval.
(6) This subpart does not apply to the following airplane models:
(i) Lockheed L-188

(ii) Bombardier CL-44
(iii) Mitsubishi YS-11
(iv) British Aerospace BAC 1-11
(v) Concorde
(vi) deHavilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C
(vii) VFW-Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werk VFW-614
(viii) Illyushin Aviation IL 96T
(ix) Bristol Aircraft Britannia 305
(x) Handley Page Herald Type 300
(xi) Avions Marcel Dassault - Breguet Aviation Mercure 100C
(xii) Airbus Caravelle
(xiii) Lockheed L-300

IS 9.4.1.17(f) FUEL TANK SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (7) of this subsection, this section applies to transport
category, turbine-powered airplanes with a type certificate issued after January- 1, 1958 that as a
result of original type certification or later increase in capacity, have:
(i) A maximum type certificated passenger seating capacity of 30 or more; or

(ii) A maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or more.
(2) For each airplane on which an auxiliary fuel tank is installed under a field approval, before June 16,
2008, the AOC holder must submit to the Authority proposed maintenance instructions for the tank
that meet the requirements of the Type Certificate (TC) Holder/Supplemental Type certificate
(STC) Holder (c) After December 16, 2008, no AOC holder may operate an airplane identified in
paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the maintenance program for that airplane has been
revised to include applicable inspections, procedures, and limitations for fuel tanks systems.
(3) After December 16, 2008, no AOC holder may operate an airplane identified in paragraph (1) of
this subsection unless the maintenance program for that airplane has been revised to include
applicable inspections, procedures, and limitations for fuel tank systems.
(4) The proposed fuel tank system maintenance program revisions must be based on fuel tank system
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) that have been approved by the State of Design.
(5) After December 16, 2008, before returning an aircraft to service after any alteration for which fuel
tank ICA are developed, the AOC holder must include in the maintenance program for the airplane
inspections and procedures for the fuel tank system based on those ICA.
(6) The fuel tank system maintenance program changes identified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this
subsection and any later fuel tank system revisions must be submitted to the Authority for review
and approval.
(7) This subpart does not apply to the following airplane models
(i) Bombardier CL-44
(ii) Concorde
(iii) deHavilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C
(iv) VFW-Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werk VFW-614
(v) Illyushin Aviation IL 96T
(vi) Bristol Aircraft Britannia 305
(vii) Handley Page Herald Type 300
(viii) Avions Marcel Dassault - Breguet Aviation Mercure 100C
(ix) Airbus Caravelle
(x) Lockheed L-300

IS 9.4.1.17(g) LIMIT OF VALIDITY.

(1) Applicability. This section applies to AOC holders operating any transport category, turbine-
powered airplane with a maximum take-off gross weight greater than 75,000 pounds (34019kg)
and a type certificate issued after January 1, 1958, regardless of whether the maximum take-off
gross weight is a result of an original type certificate or a later design change. This section also
applies to AOC holders operating any transport category, turbine-powered airplane with a type
certificate issued after January 1, 1958, regardless of the maximum take-off gross weight, for which
a limit of validity of the engineering data that supports the structural maintenance program
(hereafter referred to as LOV) is required.
(2) Limit of validity. No AOC holder may operate an airplane identified in paragraph (1) of this section
after the applicable date identified in Table 1 unless an Airworthiness Limitations (ALS) section
approved by the State of Design is incorporated into its maintenance program. The ALS must:
(i) Include an LOV approved by the State of Design, as applicable, except as provided in
paragraph (5) of this subpart; and
(ii) Be clearly distinguishable within its maintenance program.
(3) Extended limit of validity. No AOC holder may operate an airplane beyond the LOV, or extended
LOV, specified in paragraph (2)(i), (3), or (5) of this subsection, as applicable, unless the following
conditions are met:
(i) An ALS must be incorporated into its maintenance program that
(A) Includes an extended LOV and any widespread fatigue damage airworthiness
limitation items approved by the State of Design; and
(B) Is approved by the State of Design.
(ii) The extended LOV and the airworthiness limitation items pertaining to widespread fatigue
damage must be clearly distinguishable within its maintenance program.
(4) AOC holders must submit the maintenance program revisions required by paragraphs (2), and (3)
of this subsection to the Authority for review and approval.
(5) Exception. For any airplane for which an LOV has not been approved as of the applicable
compliance date specified in Table 1, instead of including an approved LOV in the ALS, an
operator must include the applicable default LOV specified in Table 1 or Table 2 of IS, as
applicable, in the ALS.
Table 1—Airplanes Subject to LOV
Default LOV
Compliance date—months after
Airplane model [flight cycles (FC)
January 14, 2014
or flight hours (FH)]
Airbus—Existing1 Models Only:
A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203 30 48,000 FC
A300 B4-2C, B4-103 30 40,000 FC
A300 B4-203 30 34,000 FC

A300-600 Series 60 30,000 FC/67,500 FH
A310-200 Series 60 40,000 FC/60,000 FH
A310-300 Series 60 35,000 FC/60,000 FH
A318 Series 60 48,000 FC/60,000 FH
A319 Series 60 48,000 FC/60,000 FH
Default LOV
January 14, 2014
A320-100 Series 60 48,000 FC/48,000 FH
A320-200 Series 60 48,000 FC/60,000 FH
A321 Series 60 48,000 FC/60,000 FH
A330-200, -300 Series (except WV050

60 40,000 FC/60,000 FH
family) (non enhanced)
A330-200, -300 Series WV050 family

60 33,000 FC/100,000 FH
(enhanced)
A330-200 Freighter Series 60 See NOTE.
A340-200, -300 Series (except WV

027 and WV050 family) (non 60 20,000 FC/80,000 FH
enhanced)
Default LOV
January 14, 2014
A340-200, -300 Series WV 027 (non

60 30,000 FC/60,000 FH
enhanced)
A340-300 Series WV050 family

60 20,000 FC/100,000 FH
(enhanced)
A340-500, -600 Series 60 16,600 FC/100,000 FH
A380-800 Series 72 See NOTE.
Boeing—Existing1 Models Only:

717 60 60,000 FC/60,000 FH
727 (all series) 30 60,000 FC
737 (Classics): 737-100, -200, -200C, 30

75,000 FC
-300, -400, -500
Default LOV
January 14, 2014
737 (NG): 737-600, -700, -700C, -800,

60 75,000 FC
-900, -900ER
747 (Classics): 747-100, -100B, -100B

SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, 30 20,000 FC
747SP, 747SR
747-400: 747-400, -400D, -400F 60 20,000 FC
757 60 50,000 FC
767 60 50,000 FC
777-200, -300 60 40,000 FC
777-200LR, 777-300ER 72 40,000 FC
777F 72 11,000 FC
Default LOV
January 14, 2014
Bombardier—Existing1 Models Only:
CL-600: 2D15 (Regional Jet Series

72 60,000 FC
705), 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
Embraer—Existing1 Models Only:
ERJ 170 72 See NOTE.
ERJ 190 72 See NOTE.
Fokker—Existing1 Models Only:

F.28 Mark 0070, Mark 0100 30 90,000 FC
Lockheed—Existing1 Models Only:
L-1011 30 36,000 FC
Default LOV
January 14, 2014
188 30 26,600 FC
382 (all series) 30 20,000 FC/50,000 FH
McDonnell Douglas—
Existing1 Models Only:
DC-8, -8F 30 50,000 FC/50,000 FH
DC-9 (except for MD-80 models) 30 100,000 FC/100,000 FH
MD-80 (DC-9-81, -82, -83, -87, MD-

30 50,000 FC/50,000 FH
88)
MD-90 60 60,000 FC/90,000 FH
DC-10-10, -15 30 42,000 FC/60,000 FH
Default LOV
January 14, 2014
DC-10-30, -40, -10F, -30F, -40F 30 30,000 FC/60,000 FH
MD-10-10F 60 42,000 FC/60,000 FH
MD-10-30F 60 30,000 FC/60,000 FH
MD-11, MD-11F 60 20,000 FC/60,000 FH
Maximum Take-off Gross Weight

Changes:
All airplanes whose maximum take-off

gross weight has been decreased to 30, or within 12 months after the LOV
75,000 pounds (34019kg) or below is approved, or before operating the Not applicable.
after January 14, 2014, or increased to airplane, whichever occurs latest
greater than 75,000 pounds (34019kg)

at any time by an amended type

certificate or supplemental type
certificate
72, or within 12 months after the LOV

All Other Airplane Models (TCs and
is approved, or before operating the Not applicable.
amended TCs) not Listed in Table 2
airplane, whichever occurs latest
1Type certificated as of January 14, 2014.

Note: Airplane operation limitation is stated in the Airworthiness Limitation section.
Table 2—LOVs for some category of airplanes1
Default LOV
Airbus:
Caravelle 15,000 FC/24,000 FH
Avions Marcel Dassault:
Breguet Aviation Mercure 100C 20,000 FC/16,000 FH
Boeing:
Boeing 707 (-100 Series and -200 Series) 20,000 FC
Boeing 707 (-300 Series and -400 Series) 20,000 FC
Boeing 720 30,000 FC
Bombardier:
CL-44D4 and CL-44J 20,000 FC
BD-700 15,000 FH
Bristol Aeroplane Company:
Britannia 305 10,000 FC
British Aerospace Airbus, Ltd.:

BAC 1-11 (all models) 85,000 FC
British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd.:
Armstrong Whitworth Argosy A.W. 650 Series 101 20,000 FC
BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd.:
BAe 146-100A (all models) 50,000 FC
BAe 146-200-07 50,000 FC
BAe 146-200-07 Dev 50,000 FC
BAe 146-200-11 50,000 FC
BAe 146-200-07A 47,000 FC
BAe 146-200-11 Dev 43,000 FC
BAe 146-300 (all models) 40,000 FC
Avro 146-RJ70A (all models) 40,000 FC
Avro 146-RJ85A and 146-RJ100A (all models) 50,000 FC
D & R Nevada, LLC:
Convair Model 22 1,000 FC/1,000 FH
Convair Model 23M 1,000 FC/1,000 FH
deHavilland Aircraft Company, Ltd.:
D.H. 106 Comet 4C 8,000 FH
Gulfstream:
GV 40,000 FH
GV-SP 40,000 FH
Ilyushin Aviation Complex:
IL-96T 10,000 FC/30,000 FH
Lockheed:

300-50A01 (USAF C 141A) 20,000 FC

Note 1: This table applies to transport category turbine-powered airplanes with a type certificate issued after January
1, 1958, if a design change approval for which application is made after January 14, 2011 has the effect of reducing
the maximum gross weight from greater than 75,000 pounds to 75,000 pounds or less.

IS 9.4.1.17(h) FLAMMABILITY REDUCTION MEANS.

(1) Applicability. Except as provided in paragraph (15) of this subsection, this subsection applies to
transport category, turbine-powered airplanes with a type certificate issued after January 1, 1958,
that, as a result of original type certification or later increase in capacity have:
(i) A maximum type-certificated passenger capacity of 30 or more, or
(ii) A maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds (3402kg) or more.
(2) New Production Airplanes. Except in accordance with subsection 8.2.1.5, no AOC holder may
operate an airplane identified in Table 3 (including all-cargo airplanes) for which the State of
Manufacture issued the original certificate of airworthiness or export airworthiness approval after
December 27, 2010 unless an Ignition Mitigation Means (IMM) or Flammability Reduction Means
(FRM) meeting the requirements of fuel tank flammability is operational.
(3) Auxiliary Fuel Tanks. After the applicable date stated in paragraph (5) of this subsection, no AOC
holder may operate any airplane subject to air that has an Auxiliary Fuel Tank installed pursuant to
a field approval, unless the following requirements are met:
(i) The AOC holder complies with fuel tank flammability
(ii) The AOC holder installs Flammability Impact Mitigation Means (FIMM), if applicable, that
is approved by the State of Design.
(iii) Except in accordance with subsection 8.2.1.5, the FIMM, if applicable, is operational.
(4) Retrofit. Except as provided in paragraphs (10), (11), and (12) of this subsection, after the dates
specified in paragraph (e) of this subsection, no AOC holder may operate an airplane to which this
section applies unless the requirements of paragraphs (4)(i) and (4)(ii) of this subsection are met:
(i) IMM, FRM or FIMM, if required by State of Design, that are approved by the Authority, are
installed within the compliance times specified in paragraph (5) of this subsection.
(ii) Except in accordance with subsection 8.2.1.5, the IMM, FRM or FIMM, as applicable, are
operational.
(5) Compliance Times. Except as provided in paragraphs (11) and (12) of this subsection, the
installations required by paragraph (4) of this subsection must be accomplished no later than the
applicable dates specified in paragraph (5)(i), (5)(ii), or (5)(iii) of this subsection:
(i) Fifty percent of each certificate holder's fleet identified in paragraph (4)(i) of this
subsection must be modified no later than December 26, 2014.
(ii) One hundred percent of each certificate holder's fleet identified in paragraph (4)(i) of this
subsection must be modified no later than December 26, 2017.
(iii) For those certificate holders that have only one airplane of a model identified in Table 3 of
this section, the airplane must be modified no later than December 26, 2017.
(6) Compliance After Installation. Except in accordance with subsection 8.2.1.5, no certificate holder
may:
(i) Operate an airplane on which IMM or FRM has been installed before the dates specified
in paragraph (e) of this section unless the IMM or FRM is operational, or

(ii) Deactivate or remove an IMM or FRM once installed unless it is replaced by a means that
complies with paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(7) Maintenance Program Revisions. No AOC holder may operate an airplane for which airworthiness
limitations have been approved by the State of Design after the airplane is modified in accordance
with paragraph (4) of this subsection unless the maintenance program for that airplane is revised to
include those applicable airworthiness limitations.
(8) After the maintenance program is revised as required by paragraph (7) of this subsection, before
returning an airplane to service after any alteration for which airworthiness limitations are required
by fuel tank flammability, the AOC holder must revise the maintenance program for the airplane to
include those airworthiness limitations.
(9) The maintenance program changes identified in paragraphs (7) and (8) of this subsection must be
submitted to the Authority for review and approval prior to incorporation.
(10) The requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection do not apply to airplanes operated in all-cargo
service, but those airplanes are subject to paragraph (6) of this section.
(11) The compliance dates specified in paragraph (5) of this subsection may be extended by one year,
provided that:
(i) No later than March 26, 2009, the AOC holder notifies the Authority that it intends to
comply with this paragraph;
(ii) No later than June 24, 2009, the AOC holder applies for an amendment to its operations
specification in accordance with part 9 of this regulations and revises the operations
manual required by part 9 to include a requirement for the airplane models specified in
Table 4 of this section to use ground air conditioning systems for actual gate times of
more than 30 minutes, when available at the gate and operational, whenever the ambient
temperature exceeds 60 degrees Fahrenheit; and
(iii) Thereafter, the AOC holder uses ground air conditioning systems as described in
paragraph (11)(ii) of this subsection on each airplane subject to the extension.
(12) For any AOC holder for which the operating certificate is issued after December 26, 2008, the
compliance date specified in paragraph (5) of this section may be extended by one year, provided
that the AOC holder meets the requirements of paragraph (11)(ii) of this subsection when its initial
operations specifications are issued and, thereafter, uses ground air conditioning systems as
described in paragraph (11)(ii) of this subsection on each airplane subject to the extension.
(13) After the date by which any person is required by this section to modify 100 percent of the affected
fleet, no AOC holder may operate in passenger service any airplane model specified in Table 4
unless the airplane has been modified to comply with fuel tank flammability requirements.
(14) No AOC holder may operate any airplane on which an auxiliary fuel tank is installed after
December 26, 2017 unless the Authority has certified the tank as compliant with fuel tank
flammability requirements.
(15) Exclusions. The requirements of this section do not apply to the following airplane models:
(i) Convair CV-240, 340, 440, including turbine powered conversions.
(ii) Lockheed L-188 Electra.
(iii) Vickers VC-10.

(iv) Douglas DC-3, including turbine powered conversions.

(v) Bombardier CL-44.
(vi) Mitsubishi YS-11.
(vii) BAC 1-11.
(viii) Concorde.
(ix) de Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C.
(x) VFW—Vereinigte Flugtechnische VFW-614.
(xi) Illyushin Aviation IL 96T.
(xii) Bristol Aircraft Britannia 305.
(xiii) Handley Page Herald Type 300.
(xiv) Avions Marcel Dassault—Breguet Aviation Mercure 100C.
(xv) Airbus Caravelle.
(xvi) Fokker F-27/Fairchild Hiller FH-227.
(xvii) Lockheed L-300.
Table 3
Model—Boeing Model—Airbus
747 Series A318, A319, A320, A321 Series
737 Series A330, A340 Series
777 Series
767 Series
Table 4
Model—Boeing Model—Airbus
747 Series A318, A319, A320, A321 Series
767 Series
757 Series

IS 9.4.1.17 (I) FUEL TANK VENT EXPLOSION PROTECTION.

(1) Applicability. This section applies to transport category, turbine-powered airplanes with a type certificate
issued after January 1, 1958, that have:
(i) A maximum type-certificated passenger capacity of 30 or more; or
(ii) A maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or more
(2) New production airplanes. No AOC certificate holder may operate an airplane for which the State of
Manufacture issued the original certificate of airworthiness or export airworthiness approval after August 23,
2018 unless means, approved by the State of Design, to prevent fuel tank explosions caused by
propagation of flames from outside the fuel tank vents into the fuel tank vapor spaces are installed and
operational

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NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION

Amendment Number Date of Amendment Affected Description

Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu

Director General of Civil Aviation

NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS

PART 9 – AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION

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9.2.2.2 Key Management Personnel Required for Commercial Air Transport

9.2.2.7 Aircraft Operated by the AOC Holder …………………………………………….9-13

9.3.1.13 Performance Planning Manual… …………………………………………………9-22

9.4.1.11 Modifications and Repairs …………………………………………………………9-35

9.6.1.9 Acceptance of Dangerous Goods ………………………………………………...9-44

9.7. CARGO COMPARTMENT SAFETY ……………………………………………………..9-49

IS 9.3.1.18 Passenger Briefing Cards ……. …………………………………………………9-109

iS 9.4.1.17(d) Supplemental Inspections………………………………………………………...9-124

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PART 9 – AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION

9.1 AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE

Definitions are contained in Part 1 of these regulations.

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-1

CDL – Configuration Deviation List

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-2

9.1.1.5 APPLICATION FOR AN AOC

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-3

9.1.1.7 CONTENTS OF AN AOC

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-4

Telephone, facsimile, and email;

The Authority amends, suspends, revokes, or otherwise terminates the

9.1.1.9 AMENDMENT OF AN AOC

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-5

9.1.1.10 ACCESS FOR INSPECTION

9.1.1.11 AUTHORITY TO INSPECT

All portions of its current AOC;

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-6

9.1.1.12 CONTINUED VALIDITY OF AN AOC

(1) For scheduled operations—30 days.

(1) It advises the Authority at least 5 consecutive calendar days before

(3) The Authority issues it a re-validation document authorizing such kind of

(c) Unless an AOC has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended, or

9.1.1.13 EXEMPTION AUTHORITY

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-7

9.2 AOC ADMINISTRATION

This subpart prescribes the requirements for the administration of an AOC

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-8

9.2.2.2 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL AIR

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-9

this part; and

9.2.2.3 QUALITY SYSTEM

9.2.2.4 SUBMISSION AND REVISION OF POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUALS

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-10

Not be contrary to any applicable Nigerian regulation or the AOC holder’s

9.2.2.5 RETENTION OF RECORDS

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-11

(vi) Weather reports.

April 2023, Amendment 4 9-12

9.2.2.6 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AND FLIGHT DATA RECORDER RECORDS

9.2.2.7 AIRCRAFT OPERATED BY THE AOC HOLDER

9.2.2.8 AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL LOG