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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 136 : Air Transport Operations - Commercial Operation of Free Balloons

Subpart 7 : Flight Operations

136.07.9 Carriage of passengers with disability

 

(1) The operator of a commercial air transport free balloon shall establish procedures, including identification, seating positions and handling in the event of an emergency, for the carriage of passengers with disability.

 

(2) The operator shall ensure that—
(a) the PIC of the free balloon is notified when a passenger with a disability is to be carried on board;
(b) individual briefings on emergency procedures are given to a passenger with a disability and his or her able-bodied assistant, appropriate to the needs of such passenger; and
(c) the person giving the briefing shall enquire as to the most appropriate manner of assisting the passenger with a disability so as to prevent pain or injury to such passenger.

 

(3) A mentally disturbed person shall not be carried in the balloon unless—
(a) he or she is accompanied by an able-bodied assistant; and
(b) a medical certificate has been issued by a medical practitioner certifying such mentally disturbed person's suitability for carriage by air, and confirming that there is no risk of violence from such person.

 

(4) An operator shall undertake the carriage of a mentally disturbed person who, according to his or her medical history, may become violent, only after special permission has been obtained from the Director by such operator.

 

(5) A passenger with a disability may travel unaccompanied provided he or she is able to assist himself or herself.

 

(6) Any supporting aids or equipment of a passenger referred to in this subregulation shall not obstruct emergency equipment.

 

(7) A passenger with a splinted or artificial limb who cannot assist himself or herself shall be accompanied by an able-bodied assistant.