| (1) |
An air service operator of an aircraft in which dangerous goods are to be conveyed shall— |
| (a) |
inspect the exterior of each package and overpack containing dangerous goods and each freight container or package containing radioactive materials; and |
| (b) |
ensure that there is no damage to or leakage from such package, overpack, and freight container, before loading in an aircraft or into a unit load device. |
| (2) |
An air service operator referred to in subregulation (1) shall inspect a unit load device before loading such device in an aircraft to ensure that there is no damage or leakage from any dangerous goods contained therein. |
| (3) |
A damaged or leaking package, overpack, freight container, or unit load device shall not be loaded in an aircraft. |
| (4) |
If after loading, a package, overpack, or freight container containing dangerous goods appears to be damaged or leaking, an air service operator shall— |
| (a) |
remove or arrange for the removal of such package, overpack, or freight container from an aircraft; |
| (b) |
ensure that the remainder of the consignment is in a proper condition for conveyance by air; and |
| (c) |
ensure that no other package, overpack, or freight container has been contaminated. |
| (5) |
Upon unloading a package or overpack containing dangerous goods, or a freight container or package containing radioactive materials from an aircraft or unit load device, an air service operator shall— |
| (a) |
inspect such package, overpack, or freight container for signs of damage or leakage; and |
| (b) |
if damage or leakage has occurred, inspect the area in an aircraft where such package, overpack, freight container, or unit load device were stowed for damage or contamination. |
| (6) |
If a package, overpack, or freight container containing radioactive materials is found to be damaged or leaking, an air service operator shall— |
| (a) |
take all necessary precautions to restrict access to such package, overpack, or freight container containing radioactive materials; and |
| (b) |
designate a qualified person to assess the extent of contamination and radiation level. |
| (7) |
If any hazardous contamination is found in an aircraft as a result of damage to or leakage from a package or overpack containing dangerous goods, an air service operator shall decontaminate such aircraft immediately. |
| (8) |
When an aircraft is contaminated by radioactive material, an air service operator shall— |
| (a) |
remove an aircraft from service immediately; |
| (b) |
report such contamination to the Authority and other relevant authorities with immediate effect; and |
| (c) |
not return such aircraft to service until the radiation level resulting from any decontamination of any accessible surface and the non-decontamination of surfaces is below the values as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 92. |
| (9) |
A person responsible for conveyance and opening of packages containing infectious substances who becomes aware of damage to or leaking from such packages, shall— |
| (a) |
avoid handling such infectious substances, where possible; |
| (b) |
inspect adjacent packages for contamination; |
| (c) |
inform an appropriate public health authority or veterinary authority of such damage or leakage; |
| (d) |
provide an appropriate authority of a State of transit with information regarding any possible contamination; and |
| (e) |
notify a shipper or consignee accordingly. |
[Regulation 92.01.30 substituted by regulation 12 of Notice No. R. 3170, GG48228, dated 17 March 2023 (Twenty-Sixth Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023)]
Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005
