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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
CONTENTS
Page
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
No. 55 Namibian Civil Aviation Technical Standards: NAM-CATS-OPS 100 “Operation of
gyroplanes” ................................................................................................................... 2
No. 56 Namibian Civil Aviation Technical Standards: NAM-CATS-OPS 102 “Operation of
free balloons and airships” ............................................................................................ 6
No. 57 Namibian Civil Aviation Technical Standards: NAM-CATS-AMO “Aircraft mainte-
nance organisations” ..................................................................................................... 11
No. 58 Namibian Civil Aviation Technical Standards: NAM-CATS-AH “Licensing and ope-
ration of aerodromes and heliports” .............................................................................. 24
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MINISTRY OF WORKS, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
No. 55 2003
NAMIBIAN CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL STANDARDS
NAM-CATS-OPS 100 “OPERATION OF GYROPLANES”
The Director: Civil Aviation has under regulation 11.03.5 of the Namibian Civil Aviation
Regulations, 2001 and in consultation with the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee
issued the technical standards in the Schedule. These technical standards shall come into
operation on 31 March 2003.
Government Notices
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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
CIVIL AVIATION
DOCUMENT NAM-CATS-OPS 100
(OPERATION OF GYROPLANES)
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NAMIBIAN CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL
STANDARDS RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GYROPLANES
1. GENERAL
Section 22A of the Aviation Act, 1962 (as amended by section 5 of the Aviation
Amendment Act, 1998) empowers the Director: Civil Aviation to issue technical standards
for civil aviation on the matters which are prescribed by regulation.
The Director: Civil Aviation has, pursuant to the empowerment mentioned above, on 31
March 2003 issued technical standards relating to the operation of gyroplanes to be known
as Document NAM-CATS-OPS 100.
2. PURPOSE
Document NAM-CATS-OPS 100 contains the standards, rules, requirements, methods,
specifications, characteristics and procedures which are applicable in respect of the
operation of gyroplanes.
Each reference to a technical standard in this document, is a reference to the corresponding
regulation in the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2001, for example, technical
standard 100.02.5 refers to regulation 5 of Subpart 02 of Part 100 of the Regulations.
The abbreviation “CAR” is used throughout this document when referring to any
regulation.
The abbreviation “TS” refers to any technical standard.
3. SCHEDULES AND NOTES
Guidelines and recommendations in support of any particular technical standard, are
contained in schedules to, and/or notes inserted throughout the technical standards.
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LIST OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS
100.02.5 EQUIPMENT
1. Equipment
The gyroplane must be equipped with -
(1) a seat with an approved safety belt for each person on board;
(2) an airspeed indicator;
(3) an altimeter;
(4) a magnetic compass; and
(5) in the case of an operation over water beyond gliding distance from a safe
alighting area, one lifejacket or individual flotation device for each person
on board.
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MINISTRY OF WORKS, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
No. 56 2003
NAMIBIAN CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL STANDARDS
NAM-CATS-OPS 102 “OPERATION OF FREE BALLOONS AND AIRSHIPS”
The Director: Civil Aviation has under regulation 11.03.5 of the Namibian Civil Aviation
Regulations, 2001 and in consultation with the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee
issued the technical standards in the Schedule. These technical standards shall come into
operation on 31 March 2003.
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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
CIVIL AVIATION
DOCUMENT NAM-CATS-102
(OPERATION OF FREE BALLOONS AND AIRSHIPS)
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NAMIBIAN CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL STANDARDS RELATING
TO THE OPERATION OF FREE BALLOONS AND AIRSHIPS
1. GENERAL
Section 22A of the Aviation Act, 1962 (as amended by section 5 of the Aviation
Amendment Act, 1998) empowers the Director: Civil Aviation to issue technical standards
for civil aviation on the matters which are prescribed by regulation.
The Director: Civil Aviation has pursuant to the empowerment mentioned above, on 31
March 2003 issued technical standards relating to the operation of free balloons to be
known as Document NAM-CATS-OPS 102.
2. PURPOSE
Document NAM-CATS-OPS 102 contains the standards, rules, requirements, methods,
specifications, characteristics and procedures which are applicable in respect of the
operation of free balloons.
Each reference to a technical standard in this document, is a reference to the corresponding
regulation in the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2001, for example, technical
standard 102.02.5 refers to regulation 5 of Subpart 02 of Part 102 of the Regulations.
The abbreviation “CAR” is used throughout this document when referring to any
regulation.
The abbreviation “TS” refers to any technical standard.
3. SCHEDULES AND NOTES
Guidelines and recommendations in support of any particular technical standard, are
contained in schedules to, and/or notes inserted throughout the technical standards.
LIST OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS
102.02.5 EQUIPMENT
1. Equipment
The free balloon must be equipped with -
(1) an altimeter;
(2) two alternative methods of ignition, if applicable;
(3) a fire extinguisher;
(4) a VHF radio;
(5) gloves;
(6) a handling line; and
(7) in the case of an operation over water beyond gliding distance from a safe
alighting area, one lifejacket or individual flotation device for each person
on board.
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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
CIVIL AVIATION
DOCUMENT NAM-CATS-OPS 98
(OPERATION OF POWERED PARAGLIDERS)
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NAMIBIAN CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL STANDARDS RELATING
TO THE OPERATION OF POWERED PARAGLIDERS
1. GENERAL
Section 22A of the Aviation Act, 1962 (as amended by section 5 of the Aviation
Amendment Act, 1998) empowers the Director: Civil Aviation to issue technical standards
for civil aviation on the matters which are prescribed by regulation.
The Director: Civil Aviation has pursuant to the empowerment mentioned above, on 31
March 2003 issued technical standards relating to the operation of powered paragliders
to be known as Document NAM-CATS-OPS 98.
2. PURPOSE
Document NAM-CATS-OPS 98 contains the standards, rules, requirements, methods,
specifications, characteristics and procedures which are applicable in respect of the
operation of gyroplanes.
Each reference to a technical standard in this document, is a reference to the corresponding
regulation in the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2001, for example, technical
standard 98.04.1 refers to regulation 1 of Subpart 04 of Part 98 of the Regulations.
The abbreviation “CAR” is used throughout this document when referring to any
regulation.
The abbreviation “TS” refers to any technical standard.
3. SCHEDULES AND NOTES
Guidelines and recommendations in support of any particular technical standard, are
contained in schedules to, and/or notes inserted throughout the technical standards.
LIST OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS
98.04.1 EQUIPMENT
1. Equipment
The powered paraglider must be equipped with -
(1) a safety harness or safety belt, for each person on board the powered
paraglider;
(2) in the case of flights above 500 feet AGL, an altimeter; and
(3) in the case of an operation over water beyong gliding distance from a safe
alighting area, one lifejacket or individual flotation device for each person
on board.
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MINISTRY OF WORKS, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
No. 57 2003
NAMIBIAN CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL STANDARDS:
NAM-CATS-AMO “AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATIONS”
The Director: Civil Aviation has under regulation 11.03.5 of the Namibian Civil Aviation
Regulations, 2001 and in consultation with the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee
issued the technical standards in the Schedule. These technical standards shall come into
operation on 31 March 2003.
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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
CIVIL AVIATION
DOCUMENT NAM-CATS-AMO
(AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATIONS)
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NAMIBIAN CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL
STANDARDS RELATING TO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
ORGANISATIONS
1. GENERAL
Section 22A of the Aviation Act, 1962 (as amended by section 5 of the Aviation
Amendment Act, 1998) empowers the Director: Civil Aviation to issue technical standards
for civil aviation on the matters which are prescribed by regulation.
The Director: Civil Aviation has pursuant to the empowerment mentioned above, on 31
March 2003 issued technical standards relating to aircraft maintenance organisations to
be known as Document NAM-CATS-AMO.
2. PURPOSE
Document NAM-CATS-AMO contains the standards, rules, requirements, methods,
specifications, characteristics and procedures which are applicable in respect of aircraft
maintenance organisations.
Each reference to a technical standard in this document, is a reference to the corresponding
regulation in the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2001, for example, technical
standard 145.02.1 refers to regulation 1 of Subpart 2 of Part 145 of the Regulations.
The abbreviation “CAR” is used throughout this document when referring to any
regulation. The abbreviation “CATS” refers to any technical standard.
3. SCHEDULES AND NOTES
Guidelines and recommendations in support of any particular technical standard, are
contained in schedules to, and/or notes inserted throughout the technical standards.
LIST OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS
145.02.1 MANUAL OF PROCEDURE
0. Information to be contained in manual of procedure
145.02.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
0. Minimum standards for a quality assurance system
145.02.6 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OR AMENDMENT THEREOF
0. Form of application
145.02.7 ISSUING OF APPROVAL
0. Form of approval
145.02.12 RENEWAL OF APPROVAL
0. Form of application
ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE A: APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUING OF AN
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
APPROVAL
APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT OF AN
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
APPROVAL
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APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF AN
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
APPROVAL
ANNEXURE B: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
APPROVAL
145.02.1 MANUAL OF PROCEDURE
3. Information to be contained in manual of procedure
3.1 The information referred to in CAR 145.02.1(b), which must be contained in the
manual of procedure of the applicant, must include the following:
3.1.1 Management
(1) Corporate commitment
A statement containing the commitment of the accountable manager and
compliance officer, on behalf of the organisation, to comply with the
airworthiness requirements as set out in this document and approved by the
Director.
(2) Management personnel
A list of the key management personnel and their positions.
(3) Duties and responsibilities of the management personnel
A statement containing the duties and responsibilities of each management
position mentioned in (2). For clarity, additional positions may be added.
(4) Management organisation chart
The chart must show all line management positions down to supervisory
level.
(5) List of certifying personnel
A list of all certifying personnel authorised to release aircraft on behalf of
the organisation, with a scope of their authority and with signatures and
stamps must be provided.
A separate document may be referenced.
(6) Human resources
A statement identifying the human resources employed by the organisation.
(7) General description of facilities at each location intended to be approved
A description of the facilities and layout is required.
(8) Organisation’s intended approved scope of approval
A statement of the scope of approval being applied for.
(9) Notification procedure to the Director regarding changes in the organisation’s
facilities/equipment/tools/material/procedures/personnel/scope of work
A statement indicating who is responsible for notifying the Director regarding
changes, and what changes are subject to notification.
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(10) Manual of procedure amendment procedures
A statement regarding the responsibility and procedure for amendment of
the manual of procedure, as well as the associated documents referred to in
the manual of procedure.
3.1.2 Maintenance procedures
(1) Purchasing procedure
A description of, or reference to, a procedure indicating that purchase
documents will contain data clearly describing the product ordered, as well
as the traceability documentation or data to be delivered with the product
ordered.
(2) Supplier evaluation procedure
A description of, or reference to, a procedure used by the organisation to
evaluate and approve suppliers.
(3) Acceptance/inspection of aircraft components from outside contractors
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the documented control of
verification, storage and maintenance of aircraft components from outside
contractors.
(4) Storage, tagging and release of aircraft components and material to aircraft
maintenance
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for handling, storage, packaging
(tagging), preservation of aircraft components and material to aircraft
maintenance.
(5) Acceptance of tools and equipment
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for acceptance of tools and
equipment by the organisation for use in the maintenance of aircraft.
(6) Calibration of tools and equipment
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the calibration of measuring
and testing tools and equipment used on aircraft systems and equipment.
(7) Use of tools and equipment by personnel
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the methods in which
special tools and equipment are used.
(8) Cleanliness standards of maintenance facility
A statement regarding the standard of cleanliness to be maintained.
(9) Repair procedure
A description of, or reference to, the procedures for the repair of aircraft
components.
(10) Maintenance, structural repair and parts manuals
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the updating and availability
to personnel of the relevant maintenance, structural repair and parts manuals
for the aircraft to be maintained.
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(11) Aircraft maintenance programme, A.D. procedures, modification procedures
and technical record control
A description of, or reference to, a procedure indicating compliance with
the aircraft maintenance programme, A.D. procedures, modification
procedures and technical record control.
(12) Maintenance documentation
A description of, or reference to, a procedure of the relevant documentation
to be used and instructions for the completion thereof.
(13) Rectification of defects
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the methods to be employed
for the rectification of defects arising during base maintenance.
(14) Release to service
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the manner in which an
aircraft is to be released to service after base maintenance.
(15) Records for the operator
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the records to be kept and
the manner in which they are to be given to the operator.
(16) Defective aircraft components
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the return of defective
aircraft components to the store and the method to be employed for routing
the defective aircraft components to outside contractors and the return
thereof.
(17) Special maintenance procedures
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the manner in which specific
maintenance procedures that may be required, such as -
(a) engine running;
(b) aircraft pressurisation tests;
(c) aircraft towing and others,
are to be employed.
3.1.3 Line maintenance
(1) Line maintenance control
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the control of aircraft
components, tools, equipment, etc., used during line maintenance.
(2) Servicing, fuelling, etc. during line maintenance
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the servicing, fuelling, etc.
done during line maintenance.
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(3) Control of defects and repetitive defects
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the manner in which defects
and repetitive defects are to be controlled.
(4) Completion of technical log
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the completion of aircraft
technical log during line maintenance.
(5) Return of defective parts removed from aircraft
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the return to the stores of
defective aircraft parts removed from the aircraft during line maintenance.
3.2 The manual of procedure must contain the information to demonstrate that the
organisation has the management, resources and procedures to comply with the
requirements prescribed in Part 145 of the CARs.
3.3 The manual of procedure may either be a self contained document, or it may refer
to other documents referred to in the manual of procedure which will be considered
to be equally binding on the organisation.
145.02.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
3. Minimum standards for a quality assurance system
(1) The objectives of the quality assurance system referred to in CAR
145.02.2(2) are -
(a) to monitor, and report to management, the level of compliance with
the organisation’s manual of procedure and airworthiness
requirements;
(b) to correct any non-compliance identified and to implement actions
to prevent the recurrence of such non-compliance; and
(c) to present to management for the purpose of review and implementing
further corrective or preventive action, quality indicators such as audit
reports, accidents, incidents, occurrences, customer complaints and
personnel reports.
(2) The quality assurance system must include -
(a) Quality audit of the organisation
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the quality audits to
be performed on the organisation.
(b) Quality audit of aircraft
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the quality audits to
be done on the aircraft during maintenance work.
(c) Quality audit remedial action
A description of, or reference to, a procedure of remedial actions to
be taken after quality audits.
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(d) Management analyses and overview
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for bringing to the
attention of management quality indicators (such as audit reports,
progress on corrective action, accidents, incidents, occurrences,
customer complaints and personnel reports) and documenting the
appropriate action decided and implemented to maintain an adequate
level of conformance to airworthiness requirements.
(e) Certifying personnel competence and training
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the competence
required of certifying personnel and the programme of training and
recurrent training of certifying personnel.
(f) Certifying personnel records
A description of, or reference to, a procedure of the methods to be
used for keeping technical records of certifying personnel.
(g) Quality audit personnel
A chart or a list indicating the qualifications of quality audit personnel.
(h) Qualifying inspectors and mechanics
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for the competence
required of qualifying inspectors or mechanics, and a programme of
training and recurrent training of personnel.
(i) Exemption/concession control
A description of, or reference to, a procedure to be used when
permission is required to deviate from the requirements of the
organisation’s manual of procedures, or to deviate from specified
aircraft/aircraft component maintenance tasks.
(j) Specialised activities
A description of, or reference to, a procedure for applying specialised
activities such as welding, N.D.T. etc.
(3) Measures must be taken to ensure that the system is understood, implemented
and complied with at all levels.
(4) The quality assurance system must be documented in the manual of
procedure referred to in CAR 145.02.1.
145.02.6 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OR AMENDMENT THEREOF
3. Form of application
The form referred to in CAR 145.02.6(a), in which application must be made for
the issuing of an aircraft maintenance organisation approval, or an amendment
thereof, is contained in Annexure A.
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145.02.7 ISSUING OF APPROVAL
3. Form of approval
The form referred to in CAR 145.02.7(2), on which an aircraft maintenance
organisation approval is issued, is contained in Annexure B.
145.02.12 RENEWAL OF APPROVAL
1. Form of application
The form referred to in CAR 145.02.12(1)(a), in which an application for the
renewal of an aircraft maintenance organisation approval must be made, is contained
in Annexure A.
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