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<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1<strong>CH</strong>APTER 1REGISTRATION OF CIVIL AIRCRAFTTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION DESCRIPTION PAGENO.Foreword 3December 20<strong>11</strong> Highlights of Change 4July <strong>2012</strong> Highlight of Change 51 REGISTRATION 6Registration or Deregistration Qualifications and Procedures 6Change of Data on a C of R (Change of Ownership) 8Registration related to CTC 8IDERA 9Enforcing IDERA 102 NATIONALITY <strong>AND</strong> REGISTRATION MARKS 10Nationality Marks 10Position of Marks <strong>11</strong>Size of Marks <strong>11</strong>Width and Spacing of Marks 123 TYPE CERTIFICATE 12Application 124 NOISE CERTIFICATES 12Purpose 12Relationship to International Standards 13Applicability 13Noise Certificate 13Application 13<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 1 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGENO.Additional Requirements 145 RADIO <strong>AND</strong> RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT 14Application for Radio Licence 46 WEIGHT <strong>AND</strong> BALANCE OF AIRCRAFT 147 REVOCATION, SUSPENSION <strong>AND</strong> VARIATION OF CERTIFICATES, LICENCES<strong>AND</strong> OTHER DOCUMENTS148 FLIGHT PERMIT 15General 15Purpose 15Application 159 RESERVED 15<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 2 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1FOREWORD1- This issue of <strong>CAR</strong> <strong>PART</strong> V, Chapter 1 is dated 07th July <strong>2012</strong> and supersedes the 27 December20<strong>11</strong> Issue.2- Future developments and amendments to this chapter will follow the Notice of ProposedAmendment process, if in the view of the authority such a notice is necessary.3- The Authority has adopted associated compliance guidance material wherever possible and,unless specifically stated otherwise, clarification will be based on this material or other GCAAdocumentation.4- The main reason for this new issue is the implementation of <strong>CAR</strong> M and <strong>CAR</strong> 66. To avoidduplications and contradictions between this chapter and <strong>CAR</strong> M and <strong>CAR</strong> 66, it was necessary toremove a number of requirements that used to be mandated by Chapter 15- Details of the amendments are listed in the highlights of changes table. These amendmentsaffect this Chapter.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 3 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1DECEMBER 20<strong>11</strong> HIGHLIGHTS OF <strong>CH</strong>ANGEIssue No. 01 Amended clauses Amendment detailsDecember 20<strong>11</strong> Section 1 and 2 Para renumbered1.1(e) Ref.changed to “of SECTION 2”1.2 Heading amended1.2.1 “and no other” deleted1.2.3 “charter by demise” replaced by “leased”;added qualify person (as defined by articles28 and 29 of the Civil Aviation law); added inthe name of the lessor and deleted “charter”;charter replaced by lease agreement.1.2.4 Typo correction and clarification1.2.5 New Paragraph1.2.6 (b), (d0 Added “or to his representative”1.2.9/10 New paragraphs.“Note 1: Details of the requireddocumentations for aircraft registration andde-registration are provided in CAAP 58”.was added.1.3 New paragraphs (C of R amendments)1.4 New paragraphs (CTC Provisions)“Note 2: In accordance with Cabinet DecreeNo.8 of 13 th of March 20<strong>11</strong>, an AEP Codeshall be obtained by each entity that requiresregistering its own interests on the IR.” wasadded.1.5 New Paragraphs (IDERA)1.6 New Paragraphs (Enforcing IDERA)Section 2 Renumbered to replace 1.32.1.1 Added “Marks”2.1.1© Deleted “together with the name and addressof the registered owner of the aircraft”<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 4 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 107 th JULY <strong>2012</strong> HIGHLIGHTS OF <strong>CH</strong>ANGEIssue No. 02 Amended Clauses Amendment Details07 July <strong>2012</strong> Section 33.13.3 & 3.4Type CertificateCross refer to <strong>CAR</strong> 21DeletedSection 44.2.24.34.3.14.3.24.3.34.4.14.4.34.4.44.54.64.6.1Section 55.15.2, 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5Section 66.16.2, 6.3, 6.4Appendix 1,2Section 77.4Section 88.18.1 (b)8.28.2(d)8.38.3.18.3.2Section 9Noise CertificateDeletedApplicability Amended- Deleted- Deleted- Deleted- Revised- Replaced with carriage on boardmoved to 4.4.2Revised form numbers and rephrasedTitle changeCross refer to 4.5Radio & Radio Nav. Equipmentamended to reflect TRADeletedAddition of Weight & Balance of A/C -Deleted, replaced with weight & balance requirements, fordifferent MTOMsDeletedDeletedRevocation, Suspension and Variation of Certificates,Licences & other Documents.DeletedTitle amended to read as Flight PermitAmendedReplaced “weight” with “mass”Title changed to “Proposed”Deleted customer demo flightsApplicationsRevisedClarification on insurance policy coverage.RESERVED<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 5 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1SECTION 1 REGISTRATION1.1 REGISTRATION<strong>CH</strong>APTER 1REGISTRATION OF CIVIL AIRCRAFTSubject to the provisions of this Section, an aircraft shall not be registered or continue to beregistered in the United Arab Emirates, if it appears to the Authority that:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)the aircraft is registered outside the United Arab Emirates; oran unqualified person holds any legal or beneficial interest by way of ownership in theaircraft or any share therein; orthe aircraft is lost, completely destroyed or withdrawn from use; orit would be inexpedient for the aircraft to be, or continue to be, registered in theUnited Arab Emirates; orif any of the requirements of SECTION 2 are violated.1.2 REGISTRATION OR DEREGISTRATION QUALIFICATIONS <strong>AND</strong> PROCEDURES1.2.1 The following persons or entities shall be qualified to hold legal or beneficial interest by wayof ownership in an aircraft registered in United Arab Emirates or a share therein:(a)(b)(c)Nationals of the United Arab Emirates;Corporate bodies having their principal place of business in the United Arab Emirates;andGovernment departments of the United Arab Emirates.1.2.2 For other persons residing or having a place of business in the United Arab Emirates andholding a legal or beneficial interest by way of ownership in an aircraft, or a share, theGCAA, upon being satisfied that the aircraft meets all GCAA requirements, may then registerthe aircraft in the United Arab Emirates.1.2.3 If an aircraft is leased to a qualified person (as defined in articles 28 and 29 of the CivilAviation Law), the GCAA may register the aircraft in the United Arab Emirates in the name ofthe lessor and, subject to the provisions of this Section, the aircraft may remain soregistered during the continuation of the lease agreement.1.2.4 Application for the registration of an aircraft in the United Arab Emirates shall be submittedto the GCAA in a form and manner prescribed by the Authority. It shall include or beaccompanied by such particulars and evidence relating to the aircraft, its ownership and/orany other interests as, is required to enable it to determine whether the aircraft mayproperly be registered in the United Arab Emirates and be issued with a Certificate ofRegistration.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 6 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter <strong>11</strong>.2.5 It must bear only the legal name of the aircraft owner(s) and its signature(s) on theapplication, or on a document applicant as supporting evidence, must be that of the aircraftowner(s), or his representative who holds power of attorney, or an equivalent documentfrom the owner(s).1.2.6 Upon receiving an application for the registration of an aircraft in the United Arab Emiratesand being satisfied that the aircraft may properly be so registered, the GCAA shall registerthe aircraft, wherever it may be, and shall include in the register the following:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)the nationality mark of the aircraft and the registration mark assigned to it by theGCAA;the name of the designer of the aircraft and its designation as per the Type Certificate,if applicable;the serial number of the aircraft;the name and address of every person who is entitled as owner to a legal interestin the aircraft or share, or in the case of an aircraft which is the subject of a leaseagreement or any other aircraft property related agreement, the name and address ofthe involved parties (e.g. lessor and the lessee) ; andin the case of an aircraft registered in pursuance of paragraph 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 of thisSection, an indication that it is so registered.1.2.7 The GCAA shall furnish to the person in whose name the aircraft is registered, or to hisrepresentative, a Certificate of Registration which shall include the foregoing particulars andthe date on which the certificate was issued.1.2.8 Subject to paragraph 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 of this Section, if at any time after an aircraft has beenregistered in the United Arab Emirates an unqualified person becomes entitled to a legal orbeneficial interest by way of ownership in an aircraft or a share, the registration of theaircraft shall become void and the Certificate of Registration shall be returned by theregistered owner to the GCAA.1.2.9 Upon its own discretion, and subject to prescribed conditions, the GCAA may delegate otherqualified persons or entities to assist in the processing of aircraft registration on its behalf.1.2.10 The GCAA shall in good faith trust the applicant’s registration and de-registration request;and, may accept true copy of the original documents presented to support the applications,duly signed and stamped by the owner’s authorized person from either the issuingorganization or entity. Applicants who submit true copy of the original documentsacknowledge and shall agree to keep the GCAA indemnified against any loss whatsoeverarising for the acceptance of true copies. The GCAA shall rely conclusively upon such truecopies and shall incur no liability in respect of any action taken by any natural or juridicalperson upon any notice, request, instructions or other instrument believed, in good faith, tobe genuine since it has been submitted by the applicant.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 7 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1Note: Details of the required documentations for aircraft registration and de-registration are providedin CAAP 58.1.3 <strong>CH</strong>ANGE OF DATA ON A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (<strong>CH</strong>ANGE OF OWNERSHIP)1.3.1 If an aircraft is sold to another person or entity, or ceases to be owned by the registeredowner or there is a required change (e.g. addition on the mortgagee status); the GCAA mayprocess such request upon satisfactory document evaluation.1.3.2 In some instances the ownership of an aircraft may be changed without changing theaircraft registration mark or the aircraft operator. In that case, the aircraft Certificate ofRegistration (C of R) will be changed to reflect the change of ownership. The Certificate ofAirworthiness (C of A) and the Airworthiness Review Certificate, if applicable, shall continueto be valid until its regular renewal date.1.4 REGISTRATIONS RELATED TO CAPE TOWN CONVENTION <strong>AND</strong> ITS AIRCRAFT PROTOCOL ONINTERNATIONAL INTERESTS IN MOBILE EQUIPMENT ON MATTERS SPECIFIC TO AIRCRAFTEQUIPMENT1.4.1 The Convention and Aircraft Protocol on International Interests in Mobile Equipment onMatters Specific to Aircraft Equipment (“The Convention”) was concluded in and opened forsignature at Cape Town on November 16, 2001.1.4.2 Pursuant to Article XXVI (3) of the Aircraft Protocol, the Government of United ArabEmirates ratified the accession to the Convention on April 13, 2008 and came into force onAugust 1, 2008.1.4.3 On 17 October, 20<strong>11</strong> the General Civil Aviation Authority (“GCAA”) has published that itsAircraft Registry Unit, in accordance with Article XIX of the Protocol and Chapter 12.1 (a) ofthe Regulations and Procedures for the IR, will be the Authorising Entry Point (“AEP”) in theUAE which shall authorize the transmission of information required for registrations on theIR. Such publication became effective on 24 November 20<strong>11</strong>.1.4.4 The Convention shall apply in relation to aircraft objects as provided by the terms of theAircraft Protocol and provides for the constitution and effects of an international interest incertain categories of mobile equipment and associated rights; where, pursuant article 7 ofthe Convention, an interest is constituted as an international interest where the agreementcreating or providing for the interest:(a) is in writing;(b) relates to an object of which the charger, conditional seller or lessor has power todispose;(c) enables the object to be indentified in conformity with the Aircraft Protocol; and,<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 8 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1(d) in the case of a security agreement, enables the secured obligations to be determined,but without the need to state a sum or maximum sum secured.1.4.5 Aircraft categories eligible for the International Registry (IR) recording and procedure totransmit information required for registrations on the IR are detailed in the associatedadvisory publication CAAP No. 58.1.4.6 In accordance with Article 26 of the Convention, the IR has been established forregistrations of the following interests:(a) International interests, prospective interests and registrable non-consensual rights andinterests(b) Assignments and prospective assignments of international interests;(c) Acquisitions of international interests by legal o contractual subrogations under theapplicable law;(d) Notices of national interests; and(e) Subordinations of interests referred to in any of the preceding sub-paragraph.Note 2: In accordance with Cabinet Decree No. 8 of 13 th of March 20<strong>11</strong>, an AEP Code shall be obtainedby each entity that requires registering its own interests on the IR.1.5 IRREVOCABLE DE-REGISTRATION <strong>AND</strong> EXPORT REQUEST AUTHORIZATION (IDERA)1.5.1 In accordance with Article XIII of the Protocol to the Cape Town Convention where thedebtor has issued an irrevocable de-registration and export request authorizationsubstantially in the form annexed to such Protocol and has submitted such authorisation forrecordation to the registry authority, that authorisation shall be so recorded.1.5.2 The person in whose favour the authorisation has been issued (the “authorised party”) or itscertified designee shall be the sole person entitled to exercise the remedies specified inArticle IX(1) of the Protocol to the Cape Town Convention and may do so only in accordancewith the authorisation and applicable aviation regulations. Such authorisation may not berevoked by the debtor without the consent in writing of the authorized party. The GCAAshall remove an authorisation from the registry at the request of the authorised party.1.5.3 The IDERA must be in the form specified in the Protocol to the Cape Town Convention andshall be signed by the aircraft registered owner and/or the authorized registered operator.1.5.4 The GCAA shall stamp, sign, date and countersign the IDERA upon satisfactory review of anapplication to lodge an IDERA.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 9 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter <strong>11</strong>.6 ENFORCING AN IRREVOCABLE DE-REGISTRATION <strong>AND</strong> EXPORT REQUEST AUTHORIZATION(IDERA)1.6.1 The Civil Aircraft Registry shall only process an IDERA application execution request from theauthorized party or its certified designee who is the person in whose favour theauthorization has been issued. The Civil Aircraft Registry shall subject to any applicablesafety laws and regulations, honour a request for de-registration and export if:(a) the request is properly submitted by the authorised party under a recorded irrevocablederegistration and export request authorisation; and(b) the authorised party certifies to the registry authority that all registered interestsranking in priority to that of the creditor in whose favour the authorisation has beenissued have been discharged or that the holders of such interests have consented to thede-registration and export.1.6.2 Where the authorized party named in an IDERA no longer exists, the successor in title to theauthorized party must be established to the satisfaction of the GCAA. When the authorizedparty named in an IDERA, is deceased, or in the case of an entity where it is being dissolved,the IDERA position should be examined by the legal successor/legal representative at anearly stage and action taken to update the IDERA records.SECTION 2 NATIONALITY <strong>AND</strong> REGISTRATION MARKS2.1 NATIONALITY MARKS2.1.1 The nationality marks of the aircraft shall be the capital letter/numeral A6 in Roman/Arabiccharacters and the registration mark shall comprise a group of three capital letters in Romancharacters assigned by the GCAA on registration of the aircraft. The letters shall be withoutornamentation and a hyphen shall be placed between the nationality mark and theregistration mark.2.1.2 The nationality and registration marks shall be displayed to their best advantage, taking intoconsideration the surface features of the aircraft and shall always be kept clean and visible.2.1.3 The nationality and registration marks shall also be inscribed, on a fireproof metal plateaffixed:(a) in the case of an aeroplane having an empty weight not exceeding150 kg, either in accordance with paragraph (b) or in a prominent position onto thewing.(b) in the case of any other aircraft in a prominent position to the fuselage or car or basket,as the case may be, and near to the main entrance to the aircraft.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 10 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 12.1.4 The nationality and registration marks shall be painted on the aircraft or shall be affixedthereto by any other means ensuring a similar degree of permanence in a manner describedin the following paragraphs.2.2 POSITION OF MARKS2.2.1 Aircraft and Gliders(a) Horizontal Surfaces of the Wings or Fuselage (or equivalent structure):(i) on aircraft having a fixed wing surface, the marks shall appear on the lowersurface of the wing structure, and shall be on the left half of the lower surface ofthe wing structure unless they extend across the whole surface of both wings. Sofar as possible the marks shall be located equidistant from the leading and trailingedges of the wings. The tops of the letters shall be towards the leading edge ofthe wing;(ii) on aircraft having no fixed wing surface and when owing to the structure of theaircraft the greatest height reasonably practicable for the marks on the verticalsurface of the fuselage (or equivalent structure) is less than 15 centimetres themarks shall also appear on the lower surface of the fuselage on the line ofsymmetry and shall be placed with the tops of the letters towards the nose.(b) Vertical Surfaces of the Tail or Fuselage (or equivalent structure):The marks shall also be on each side of the aircraft either on the fuselage or onthe upper halves of the vertical tail surfaces. On aircraft having a fixed wingsurface, the marks, if placed on the fuselage (or equivalent structure), shall bebetween the horizontal tail surfaces and the wing. When on a single vertical tailsurface, the marks shall be on both sides. When there is more than one verticaltail surface, the marks shall be on the outer sides of the outboard vertical tailsurfaces.2.2.2 Airships and Free Balloons(a) Airships: The marks shall be on each side of the airship. They shall be placedhorizontally either on the hull near the maximum cross-section of the airship or on thelower vertical stabiliser.(b) Free Balloons: The marks shall be in two places diametrically opposite.In the case of all airships and free balloons the side marks shall be so placed as to bevisible both from the sides and from the ground.2.3 SIZE OF MARKS2.3.1 Aircraft and Gliders<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page <strong>11</strong> of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1(a) Wings: The letters constituting each group of marks shall be of equal height. The heightof the letters shall be at least 50 centimetres.(b) Fuselage (or equivalent structure) or Vertical Tail Surfaces: The marks on the fuselage(or equivalent structure) shall not interfere with the visible outlines of the fuselage (orequivalent structure). The marks on the vertical tail surfaces shall be such as to leave amargin of at least 5 centimetres along each side of the vertical tail surface. The lettersshall be of equal height. The height of the letters constituting each group of marks shallbe at least 30 centimetres. Where marks are required to be carried on the lowersurface of aircraft having no fixed wing surface, the height of the marks shall be at least50 centimetres, provided that where owing to the structure of the aircraft, theappropriate height specified in this paragraph is not reasonably practicable, the heightof the marks shall be the greatest height reasonably practicable under thecircumstances consistent with compliance with paragraph 1.3.4 below.2.3.2 Airships and Free BalloonsThe letters constituting each group of marks shall be of equal height. The height of theletters shall be at least 50 centimetres.2.4 WIDTH <strong>AND</strong> SPACING OF MARKS(a) The width of each letter (except the letter I) and the length of the hyphen between thenationality mark and registration mark shall be two-thirds of the height of a letter.(b) The letters and hyphens shall be formed by solid lines and shall be of a colour clearlycontrasting with the background on which they appear. Thickness of the lines shall beone-sixth of the height of a letter.(c) Each letter shall be separated from the letter which it immediately precedes or follows,by a space of not less than one-quarter of a letter width. A hyphen be regarded as aletter for this purpose.SECTION 3TYPE CERTIFICATE3.1 APPLICATIONAircraft required to be registered in UAE shall comply with <strong>CAR</strong> 21.SECTION 4NOISE CERTIFICATES4.1 PURPOSEThis Section requires that certain aircraft carry a Noise Certificate in accordance with <strong>CAR</strong> 21 SubpartI and comply with any of the conditions subject to which the certificate was issued and alsoprescribes the standards which have to be met by these aircraft prior to the issue of a NoiseCertificate.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 12 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1Note: Although noise requirements may not strictly be airworthiness requirements, this Section ispublished because of the similarity of approach to, and the dependence of noise certification on,airworthiness procedures and practices.4.2 RELATIONSHIP TO INTERNATIONAL ST<strong>AND</strong>ARDS4.2.1 ICAO Annex 16, titled ‘International Standards and Recommended Practices - EnvironmentalProtection Volume 1 - Aircraft Noise’, contains standards applicable to all aircraft included inthe classification defined therein for noise certification purposes where such aircraft areengaged in international air navigation. The Annex requires that noise certification shall begranted on the basis of satisfactory evidence that the aircraft complies with nationalrequirements which are at least equal to the applicable standards specified in the Annex.4.3 APPLICABILITYThis Section applies to every UAE registered civil aircraft engaged in international air navigationwhich is classified under chapters between 2 and 12 of <strong>PART</strong> II of Volume I of ICAO Annex 164.4 NOISE CERTIFICATE4.4.1 The Format of the Noise Certificate is as per Form No: AWF-NOS-002. Duration of Noise Certificate isunlimited as per <strong>CAR</strong> 21.2<strong>11</strong>.4.4.2 The Noise Certificate will include a statement that the aircraft will be considered to be in compliance withthe relevant noise requirements when maintained, overhauled and repaired in accordance with the GCAArequirements outlined therein.4.4.3 The Noise Certificate shall be carried on board the aircraft4.5 APPLICATIONThe applicant shall, indicate that a Noise Certificate is required on the application for the issue of aCertificate of Airworthiness.All the required information as per AWF-NOS-001 shall be provided by the applicant at the time ofapplication. This form caters for the information required by Chapter I of <strong>PART</strong> II of Volume I ofICAO Annex 164.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS4.6.1 In addition to paragraph 4.4.2 and 4.5, the applicant may be required to provide the followingparticulars:(a)(b)the national requirements with which the aircraft complies giving title, issue numbersand effective date; andsuch deviations from the national requirements as may have been authorised in writing bythe authority which issued the Noise Certificate.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 13 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 14.6.2 During the investigation of the aircraft, the GCAA may decide that additional requirements must bemet and these will be listed as “Additional Requirements” in writing to the applicant.4.6.3 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain such additional technical information as theGCAA may require in respect of the aircraft, its engines and equipment.4.6.4 Particulars of any special measures needed for the maintenance of the appropriate noisecertification standards shall be included in the maintenance, overhaul and repair manuals.SECTION 5 RADIO <strong>AND</strong> RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENTRefer to <strong>CAR</strong>-OPS 1 and 3, Subpart L for radio and navigation equipment requirements.5.1 APPLICATION FOR RADIO LICENCELicenses to operate a radio station in an aircraft are issued by the Telecommunication RegulatoryAuthority of the United Arab Emirates to whom application should be made.TRA Website: www.tra.aeSECTION 6WEIGHT <strong>AND</strong> BALANCE OF AIRCRAFTOperators of aircraft operating under <strong>CAR</strong> OPS 1 or 3 requirements as well as operators of aircraftexceeding 5700 KG MTOM shall follow <strong>CAR</strong> OPS 1 or 3, as applicable, Subpart J requirements toestablish the mass and the centre of gravity.Operators of aircraft below 5700 KG MTOM NOT operating under <strong>CAR</strong> OPS 1 or 3 shall carry out actualweighing of aircraft at the time of delivery and, thereafter at intervals not exceeding 5 years.All operators shall re-weigh aircraft at such times as required by the responsible Design Organisations orManufacturers as applicable.SECTION 7 REVOCATION, SUSPENSION <strong>AND</strong> VARIATION OF CERTIFICATES, LICENCES <strong>AND</strong> OTHERDOCUMENTS.7.1 The GCAA may, if it thinks fit, provisionally suspend or vary any certificate, license, approval,permission, exemption, authorization or other document issued by the GCAA pending inquiry into orconsideration of the case. The Authority may, on sufficient ground being shown to its satisfactionafter due inquiry, revoke, suspend or vary any such certificate, license, approval, permission,exemption, authorisation or other document.7.2 The holder or any person having the possession or custody of any certificate, license, approval,permission, exemption or other document which has been revoked, suspended or varied shallsurrender it to the GCAA within a reasonable time after being required to do so.7.3 The breach of any condition subject to which any certificate, license, approval, permission,exemption or other documentation has been granted or issued, or which has effect in the absence ofprovision to the contrary in the document, renders the document invalid during the continuance ofthe breach.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 14 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1SECTION 8 FLIGHT PERMIT8.1 GENERALA Flight Permit may be issued by the GCAA:(a) for an aircraft that may not currently meet applicable Airworthiness Requirements but is safe to fly; or(b) to authorize the operation of an aircraft at a weight in excess of its maximum certificated takeoff massfor flight beyond the normal range of water or over land area where landing facilities or appropriate fuelis not available. The excess weight that may be authorized under this Section is limited to the additionalfuel, fuel carrying facilities and navigation equipment necessary for the flight.8.2 PURPOSEThe GCAA may issue Flight Permit to a UAE operator to allow the operator to fly an aircraft to:a. a base where repairs, alterations, or maintenance are to be performed, or to a point of storage;b. deliver or export the aircraft to or from U.A.E.;c. evacuate aircraft from areas of impending danger;d. validate a repair or a modification as required by the responsible Design Organization; ore. reinstate the validity of the Certificate of Airworthiness.8.3 APPLICATION8.3.1 An applicant for a Flight Permit must submit an application in a form and manner prescribed by the GCAAindicating:a. the purpose of the flight;b. the proposed itinerary;c. the crew required to operate the aircraft and its equipment, e.g. pilot, co-pilot, etc.d. the ways, if any, in which the aircraft considers necessary for safe operation of the aircraft;e. any additional restriction the applicant considers necessary for safe operation of the aircraft;f. any other information considered necessary by the GCAA for the purpose of prescribing operatinglimitations.8.3.2 In accordance with the established rules, a current insurance policy for aircraft, crew, passengers,third party personnel and property damage liability shall be submitted with the application. Thepolicy shall clearly specify coverage of flights under Flight Permit conditions.8.3.3 Prior to commencement of the flight, the aircraft must have a Certificate of Fitness for Flight issuedin accordance with section <strong>11</strong> of chapter II of this part.SECTION 9 RESERVED<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 1 Page 15 of 15 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2<strong>CH</strong>APTER 2AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS OF AIRCRAFTTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.Section 1 CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS 4Section 2 RESERVED 4Section 3 ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESS 43.4 Validity 4Section 4 RESERVED 4Section 5 RESERVED 4Section 6 RESERVED 4Section 7 RESERVED 4Section 8 RESERVED 4Section 9 RESERVED 4Section 10 FLIGHT TESTING FOR ISSUE OF ARC 410.1 General 410.2 Flight Test Schedules 510.3 Flight Test Results 5Section <strong>11</strong> CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR FLIGHT 6<strong>11</strong>.1 Introduction 6<strong>11</strong>.2 Fitness for Flight Test Results 6<strong>11</strong>.2.1 Certificate of Fitness for Flight shall be issued by: 6Section 12 RESERVED 7Section 13 CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS FOR EXPORT 7<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2 Page 1 of 7 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2FOREWORD1- This issue of <strong>CAR</strong> <strong>PART</strong> V, Chapter 2 is dated 7 th July <strong>2012</strong> and supersedes the January 2008 Issue.2- Future developments and amendments to this chapter will follow the Notice of ProposedAmendment process, if in the view of the authority such a notice is necessary.3- The Authority has adopted associated compliance guidance material wherever possible and,unless specifically stated otherwise, clarification will be based on this material or other GCAAdocumentation.4- The main reason for this new issue is the implementation of <strong>CAR</strong> M and <strong>CAR</strong> 66. To avoidduplications and contradictions between this chapter and <strong>CAR</strong> M and <strong>CAR</strong> 66, it was necessary toremove a number of requirements that used to be mandated by Chapter 2.5- Details of the amendments are listed in the highlights of changes table. These amendmentsaffect this Chapter.Part V-Chapter 2 Revision 01 Page 2 of 720 June <strong>2012</strong>


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2HIGHLIGHTS OF <strong>CH</strong>ANGESIssue No. Amended Amendment DetailsClauses02 Section 1 CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESSReplaced with cross ref to <strong>CAR</strong> 21Section 2 RESERVEDSection 33.4.1ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESSDeletion of all of the paragraphs except the amended 3.4.1Section 4 RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESSIndefinite expiry of C of ASections 5 RESERVEDthrough 9Section 1010.1.<strong>11</strong>0.1.310.210.310.4FLIGHT TESTING FOR ISSUE OF AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE(ARC)Removal of annual flight testing mandate and leaving it for the GCAAto decide if a flight test is required for a particular aircraftAmended Flight Test for issue of ARCDeletedRevised Flight Test SchedulesRevised Flight Test ResultsDeletion of Fleet Testing ProgrammesSection <strong>11</strong><strong>11</strong>.<strong>11</strong>1.2.<strong>11</strong>1.2.2Section 12CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR FLIGHTRevision to Certificate of Fitness for fight.Deletion and replacement with a new para.Deleted.RESERVEDSection 1313.2CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS FOR EXPORTAmended Derogations from the requirements<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2 Page 3 of 7 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2<strong>CH</strong>APTER 2AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS OF AIRCRAFTSECTION 1SECTION 2SECTION 3CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESSIssued in accordance with <strong>CAR</strong> 21 Subpart HRESERVEDISSUE OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESS3.4 VALIDITY3.4.1 <strong>CAR</strong> 21.181 defines the conditions subject to which, a Certificate of Airworthinessremains valid.SECTION 4SECTION 5SECTION 6SECTION 7SECTION 8SECTION 9SECTION 10RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESSThe GCAA’s Certificate of Airworthiness does not have an expiry date. However, theissue or endorsement of the Airworthiness Review Certificate by the GCAA is consideredto be equivalent to the Certificate of Airworthiness Renewal.RESERVEDRESERVEDRESERVEDRESERVEDRESERVEDFLIGHT TESTING FOR ISSUE OF AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE (ARC)10.1 GENERAL10.1.1 The GCAA may require a particular aircraft to undergo a flight test for the purpose ofAirworthiness Review Certificate issue or endorsement. Flight tests shall be completedto ensure that the aircraft flight characteristics and the functioning in flight of theaircraft do not differ significantly from those acceptable to the aircraft type and asapproved by the aircraft designer.10.1.2 In order that the GCAA may accept reports on flight test matters, the qualifications andexperience of personnel involved in flight testing must be acceptable to the GCAA.10.1.3 Airworthiness flight tests may be conducted under the supervision of the operator orapproved maintenance organisation provided that the flight crews are acceptable to theGCAA for that purpose.Part V-Chapter 2 Revision 01 Page 4 of 720 June <strong>2012</strong>


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2Note 1: The GCAA may require that one or more inspectors attend this test and will notify the operatoror the approved maintenance organisation accordingly.Note 2: The flight crew acceptability will be evaluated against their competence, previous conduct,experience and familiarity with the appropriate test schedule, flight test techniques and safetyprecautions.10.2 FLIGHT TEST S<strong>CH</strong>EDULESAirworthiness flight test schedules shall be made in accordance with a scheduleapproved by the GCAA, and shall contain details of the aircraft type to which it refersand include flight test reference number, issue number and date, and shall also includethe following:(a) tests to check the aircraft performance;(b) tests to check that the handling characteristics of the aircraft are satisfactory andhave not deteriorated by time (in comparison with aircraft prototype performance)(c) tests to check functioning of the aircraft equipment in flight.10.3 FLIGHT TEST RESULTSThe flight test results shall be submitted for acceptance in a format acceptable to theGCAA as follows:FLIGHT TEST CERTIFICATEAircraft Type: _______________________________________________________Registration: ________________________________________________________Constructor’s No: ____________________________________________________I CERTIFY that I have tested the above aircraft to Airworthiness flight test schedule reference___________________________________________________________.The following deficiencies and unsatisfactory features were revealed by the flight tests or noted at othertimes during the flight(s) and I consider that those annotated ‘R’ and /or ‘FT’ should be dealt with asfollows:(a) Those annotated R should be rectified prior to the issue of the Airworthiness Review Certificate orflight for hire or reward, whichever occurs first.(b) Those annotated FT should be re-assessed in flight, following remedial action, before the defect canbe considered to be rectified.1.________________________________________________________2.________________________________________________________3.________________________________________________________4.(etc.)____________________________________________________The above have been transcribed to: ____________________________________For rectification and clearancePilot:__________________________ Signed:___________________Date:__________________________ Licence No:________________<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2 Page 5 of 7 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2SECTION <strong>11</strong>CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR FLIGHT<strong>11</strong>.1 INTRODUCTIONCertificate of Fitness for Flight is issued to enable the operator to qualify the aircraft forthe issue of a Flight Permit in accordance with Section 8 of Chapter 1 of <strong>CAR</strong> <strong>PART</strong> V.<strong>11</strong>.2 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR FLIGHT FORMATThe flight test results shall be submitted in a format acceptable to the GCAA as follows:CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR FLIGHTIt is hereby certified that the aircraft defined hereon has been inspected and is fit for flight provided itmeets the conditions and limitations (*) listed below.The certificate is valid until _____________________________ or until the airworthiness condition ofthe aircraft is altered, whichever is earlier.Aircraft Registration ____________________Constructors No: ____________________Engines Serial No: ____________________ _______________________________________ ___________________APU Serial No: ____________________Name of AME: ____________________ Signature: __________________Licence No: ____________________ Date: __________________Authorisation No: ____________________(a) The period of validity shall be stated but shall not exceed 7 days.(b) The Certificate shall be issued in duplicate and one copy kept elsewhere than in theaircraft.(*) Limitations and Conditions(a) The certificate shall be issued in duplicate, one on board of the aircraft, the othercopy be kept with the Aircraft Maintenance Record.(b) If the aircraft’s airworthiness condition is affected during the period of validity, thecertificate shall be reissued.(c) Flight Permit must be issued before the aircraft can conduct the intended flight.<strong>11</strong>.2.1 Certificate of Fitness for Flight shall be issued only by:i. a holder of a UAE aircraft maintenance engineers licence, appropriately type ratedfor the particular aircraft and authorised as being competent to issue suchcertification under the terms of approval granted to an organisation by the GCAA;ii. a person whom the GCAA has authorised to issue a Certificate of Fitness For Flight inparticular case and in accordance with that authority; oriii. a person approved by the GCAA as being competent to issue such certificates, and inaccordance with that approval.Part V-Chapter 2 Revision 01 Page 6 of 720 June <strong>2012</strong>


<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2SECTION 12SECTION 13RESERVEDCERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS FOR EXPORT13.1 The Certificate of Airworthiness for Export is not a statutory document, eitherinternationally under ICAO or nationally under the UAE Federal Civil Aviation Law. Whenissued in the UAE, it signifies, as at the date of issue that, for those significantderogations from the requirements as defined in paragraph 13.2 below, the aircraft issuch that UAE Certificate of Airworthiness could be issued or renewed, as appropriate, inaccordance with the requirements. Certificate of Airworthiness for Export is only issuedfor complete aircraft.13.2 DEROGATIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS13.2.1 The following will be listed on the reverse of the Certificate of Airworthiness for Export:(a) significant deviations from the approved build standard;(b) derogations from GCAA requirements, additional requirements, and specialconditions;(c) mandatory modifications and inspections with which compliance has not beenshown; and(d) in respect of equipment installed on the aircraft:i. such equipment which is fitted but has not been approved by the GCAA; andii. equipment appropriate to the certification category where this is not fitted.13.3 APPLICATIONAn application shall be submitted to the GCAA on the appropriate form accompanied bythe fees published by the GCAA.13.4 COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS13.4.1 When the GCAA is satisfied that this Section has been complied with, the Certificate ofAirworthiness for Export will be issued.13.4.2 Any additional requirements and/or special conditions prescribed by the responsibleAuthority shall be notified to the GCAA in writing.<strong>PART</strong> V Chapter 2 Page 7 of 7 07th July <strong>2012</strong>Issue: 02

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