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OF AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
AIR NAVIGATION ORDER
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NAME
DESIGNATION
SIGNATURE
PREPARED BY
CAPT.
NASIMULLAH
Flight Inspector (Pilot)
Signed
REVIEWED BY
CAPT.
ZAFAR MAHMOOD
Director Flight Standards
Signed
VERIFIED BY
MR. ZUBAIR H. PARACHA GM Legal (S & A)
APPROVED BY
MUHAMMAD YOUSAF
TYPE OF DOCUMENT
AIR NAVIGATION ORDER (ANO).
STATUS OF
DOCUMENT
CONTROLLED
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Director General,
Civil Aviation Authority
Signed
Signed
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE, RENEWAL AND CONTINUED
VALIDITY OF AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
A.
AUTHORITY:
A1.
This Air Navigation Order (ANO) is issued by Director General, Civil Aviation Authority
(DGCAA) in pursuance of powers vested in him under Rule 4 , provisions of relevant Rules contained in
Part-XI, Section 1 & 3 (Air Operator Certificate) and Rule 360 of Civil Aviation Rules (CARs), 1994
(as amended).
B.
PURPOSE:
B1.
This ANO provides the minimum eligibility requirements, terms & conditions, application
process and responsibilities of the applicant concerning issue, renewal and continued validity of Air
Operator Certificate issued under Civil Aviation Rules - 1994.
C.
SCOPE:
C1.
This ANO applies to all persons, organization or enterprises who are either the applicant for
the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or the holder of an AOC for Commercial Air Operations involving
transportation of passengers, cargo or mail, for remuneration or hire.
D.
DESCRIPTION:
D1.
DEFINITIONS:
D1.1
For the purpose of this ANO and in line with ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and
procedures, the following terms are defined as hereunder:
D1.1.1
Aeroplane: A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from
aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight.;
D1.1.2
Aircraft: Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air
other than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface. For the purpose of this ANO, it would mean
both, fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft;
D1.1.3
Air Operator Certificate (AOC): A certificate authorizing an Operator to carry out specified
commercial air transport operations, including Air Operator Certificate issued under the Civil Aviation
Rules, 1994 (CARs, 94);
D1.1.4
Approval: An approval is an active response by the CAA to a matter submitted for its review.
It constitutes a finding or determination of compliance with the applicable standards and will be
evidenced by the signature of the approving official, the issuance of a document or certificate, or some
other formal action taken by the CAA;
D1.1.5
Balloons: A non-power-driven lighter-than-air aircraft;
D1.1.6
CAA: Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan;
D1.1.7
Competent Authority: The Director General, Civil Aviation Authority (DGCAA) or an
officer/any other person delegated the authority by DGCAA under Rule 5 of CARs, 94;
D1.1.8
Commercial Air Transport Operation: An aircraft operation involving the transport of
passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or hire; alternatively it is an aviation operation other than
private operation (under Part XI & XII of CARs 94, and ICAO Annex 6, Part. I & III). Operations under this
head are:
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D1.1.8.1
Regular Public Transport Operations: A flight operations in which an aircraft is used for
the carriage of passengers or cargo for hire or reward in accordance with fixed schedules to and from
fixed terminals over specific routes with or without intermediate stopping places between terminals, and
any reference to “Regular Public Transport” (RPT) has a corresponding meaning;
D1.1.8.2
Charter Operation: A flight operations in which an aircraft is used for the carriage of
passengers or cargo for hire or reward; and any reference to “Charter” has a corresponding meaning:
a) To and from any place but not in accordance with fixed schedules to and from fixed
terminals; or
b) In accordance with fixed schedules to and from fixed terminals in circumstances in which
the accommodation in the aircraft is not available for use by members of the public;
D1.1.8.3
Aerial Work Operations: An aircraft operation in which an aircraft is used for specialized
services such as agriculture, construction, photography, surveying, observation and patrol, search and
rescue, aerial advertisement, etc.;
D1.1.9
Flight Data Analysis: A process of analyzing recorded flight data in order to improve the
safety of flight operations;
D1.1.10
Flight Manual: A manual, associated with the certificate of airworthiness, containing
limitations within which the aircraft is to be considered airworthy, and instructions and information
necessary to the flight crew members for the safe operation of the aircraft;
D1.1.11
Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher: A person designed by the Operator to engage
in the control and supervision of flight operations, whether licensed or not, suitably qualified in
accordance with CAA Licensing ANO-012-XXLC-4.0, who supports, briefs and / or assists the Pilot-inCommand in the safe conduct of the flight;
D1.1.12
Flight Recorder: Any type of recorder installed in the aircraft for the purpose of
complementing accident/incident investigation;
D1.1.13
Flight Safety Documents System: A set of inter-related documentation established by the
Operator, compiling and organizing information necessary for flight and ground operations, and
comprising, as a minimum, the Operations Manual and the Operator’s Maintenance Control Manual;
D1.1.14
Flight Simulation Training Device: Any one of the following three types of apparatus in
which flight conditions are simulated on the ground:
D1.1.14.1 A flight simulator, which provides an accurate representation of the flight deck of a particular
aircraft type to the extent that the mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc. aircraft systems control functions,
the normal environment of flight crew members, and the performance and flight characteristics of that
type of aircraft are realistically simulated;
D1.1.14.2 A flight procedures trainer, which provides a realistic flight deck environment, and which
simulates instrument responses, simple control functions of mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc. aircraft
systems, and the performance and flight characteristics of aircraft of a particular class;
D1.1.14.3 A basic instrument flight trainer, which is equipped with appropriate instruments, and which
simulates the flight deck environment of an aircraft in flight in instrument flight conditions.
D1.1.15
Flight Time — Aeroplanes: The total time from the moment an aeroplane first moves for the
purpose of taking off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.
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Note:
Flight time as here defined is synonymous with the term “block to block” time or
“chock to chock” time in general usage which is measured from the time an
aeroplane first moves for the purpose of taking off until it finally stops at the end of
the flight.
D1.1.16
Flying School: An operator/organization licensed under the Rules for flying training. Flying
Schools have two classes namely:
D1.1.16.1 Class I, being a school carrying out flying training and ground instructions to enable
candidates to qualify for the issue of a Private Pilot License (PPL) and to qualify for the endorsement of
aircraft rating on the personal licenses;
D1.1.16.2 Class II, being a school carrying out flying training and ground instructions to enable
candidates to qualify for the issue of Private Pilot License (PPL), or a Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
and qualify for the endorsement of ratings on such licenses.
D1.1.17
General Aviation Operation: An aircraft operation other than a commercial air transport
operation or aerial work operation.
D1.1.18
Ground handling: Services necessary for an aircraft’s arrival at, and departure from, an
airport, other than air traffic services;
D1.1.19
Inspector: Inspector duly authorized by the Competent Authority under Rule 5 of CARs 94;
D1.1.20
Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC): Meteorological conditions expressed in
terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling (As defined in ICAO Annex 2), less than the minima
specified for visual meteorological conditions.
Note:
D1.1.21
The specified minima for visual meteorological conditions are contained in Chapter 4
of ICAO Annex 2.
Large Aeroplane: An aeroplane of a maximum certificated take-off mass of over 5700 kg.
D1.1.22
Maintenance. The performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of
an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul, inspection, replacement, defect rectification,
and the embodiment of a modification or repair.
D1.1.23
Maintenance Organization’s Procedures Manual: A document endorsed by the head of
the maintenance organization which details the maintenance organization’s structure and management
responsibilities, scope of work, description of facilities, maintenance procedures and quality assurance or
inspection systems.
D1.1.24
Maintenance Programme: A document which describes the specific scheduled
maintenance tasks and their frequency of completion and related procedures, such as a reliability
programme, necessary for the safe operation of those aircraft to which it applies.
D1.1.25
Maintenance Release: A document which contains a certification confirming that the
maintenance work to which it relates has been completed in a satisfactory manner, either in accordance
with the approved data and the procedures described in the maintenance organization’s procedures
manual or under an equivalent system.
D1.1.26
Operations Manual: A manual containing procedures, policies, instructions, checklists, and
guidance for use by the operational personnel in the execution of their duties. It would essentially include
all the manuals and other requirements as specified in ANO-003-FSXX-5.0 (Contents of Operations
Manual) either by reference or otherwise and shall be approved by the CAA;
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D1.1.27
Operational Control: The exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion or
termination of a flight in the interest of the safety of the aircraft and the regularity and efficiency of the
flight.
D1.1.28
Operations Specifications: The authorizations, conditions and limitations associated with
the Air Operator Certificate and subject to the conditions in the Operations Manual.
D1.1.29
Operator: A person, company, organization or enterprise engaged in or offering to engage in
an aircraft operation under an Air Operator Certificate issued by the CAA in accordance with CARs 94;
D1.1.30
Rules: Civil Aviation Rules, 1994 (CARs, 94), as amended from time to time;
D1.1.31
State of Registry: The State on whose register the aircraft is entered.
Note:
In the case of the registration of aircraft of an international operating agency on other
than a national basis, the States constituting the agency are jointly and severally
bound to assume the obligations which, under the Chicago Convention, attach to a
State of Registry. See, in this regard, the Council Resolution of 14 December 1967
on Nationality and Registration of Aircraft Operated by International Operating
Agencies which can be found in Policy and Guidance Material on the Economic
Regulation of International Air Transport (ICAO Doc 9587).
D1.1.32
State of the Operator: The State in which the operator’s principal place of business is
located or, if there is no such place of business, the operator’s permanent residence.
D1.1.33
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC): Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of
visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling (As defined in ICAO Annex 2), equal to or better than specified
minima.
Note:
The specified minima are contained in Chapter 4 of ICAO Annex 2.
D2.
THE AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (AOC):
D2.1
An aircraft shall not fly for the purpose of:
a) Regular Public Transport;
b) Charter; or
c) Aerial Work;
Unless the Operator of that aircraft holds an Air Operator Certificate issued by the Director
General of CAA.
D2.2
The Air Operator Certificate shall authorize the Operator to conduct commercial air transport
operations in accordance with such conditions and limitations as may be specified in Operations
Specifications.
D2.3
The AOC shall be issued consequent to a satisfactory demonstration by the Operator that his
equipment, organization, staffing, maintenance and other arrangements are adequate to ensure safe
operation of the type of the aircraft included in the Operations Specifications of the AOC Holder. He shall
also demonstrate adequate method of control and supervision of the flight operations, training policies /
programs, ground handling and maintenance arrangements are consistent with the nature and extent of
the type of operations specified.
D2.4
The continued validity of an Air Operator Certificate shall depend upon the Operator
maintaining the requirements of Para D2.3 above.
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D2.5
The Air Operator Certificate shall follow the layout and the contents as specified in Appendix
“A” to this ANO.
D2.6
The Operations Specifications associated with the Air Operator Certificate shall follow the
layout and the contents as specified in Appendix “A” to ANO-002-FSXX-4.0 (Operations Specifications).
D2.7
The processes and procedures for certification as specified in “AOC Guide – Commercial Air
Operations” (CAAD-617) shall be adhered to both for initial and recurrent issue of AOC by CAA. This
process involves the evaluation of the Operator and a determination that the Operator is capable of
conducting safe operations before initial issuance of an AOC or the addition of any subsequent
authorizations to an AOC.
D2.8
CAA shall keep continuous surveillance of the Operator, as stipulated in Flight Inspectors
Operations Manual (CAAD-624), to ensure that the required standards of operations established in
certification are maintained.
D3.
TYPES OF AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (AOC):
D3.1
AOC – RPT: which shall authorize the holder to engage in Regular Public Transport (RPT)
operations within the conditions and limitations of that certificate, provided that the Operator holds a valid
license for such operations issued by the Government of Pakistan / Federal Government.
D3.2
AOC – Charter: which shall authorize the holder to engage in Charter Operations within the
conditions and limitations of that certificate, provided that in the case of International Charter Operations
and of Charter Operations by aircraft with a maximum permissible take-off mass greater than 5700 Kg,
he has also been granted a license for a such Operations by the Government of Pakistan / Federal
Government.
D3.3
AOC – Aerial Work: which shall authorize the holder to engage in Aerial Work operations
within the conditions and limitations of that certificate, provided that in the case of international aerial
work, he has also been granted a license by the Government of Pakistan / Federal Government.
D3.4
Contents of an AOC: The AOC shall contain at least the following information and shall
follow the layout of Appendix “A”
a) The State of the Operator and the Issuing Authority;
b) AOC Number and its expiration date;
c) The Operator’s name, trading name (if different) and address of the Principal place of
business;
d) The date of issue and the name, signature and title of the authority representative; and
e) The location in a control document carried on board, where the contact details of the
operational management can be found.
D4.
VALIDITY OF AN AOC:
D4.1
An AOC issued under CARs 94, shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue
or renewal, unless earlier suspended or cancelled by Director General, CAA.
D4.2
The Air Operator Certificate and/or the Licence issued under the Rules shall be
non-transferable.
D4.3
The Director General, CAA may refuse to grant, ask for re-evaluation, suspend or cancel an
AOC on any one or more of the following grounds:
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D4.3.1
The Operator has failed to satisfy a requirement prescribed in the CARs 94, Air Navigation
Orders (ANOs), Air Safety Circulars (ASCs), Airworthiness Notices (AWNs) and/or in relation to the
granting of the Certificate;
D4.3.2
The Operator has made a false or misleading statement in his application or in connection
with his application;
D4.3.3
The Operator is a holder of a licence that is suspended or has been cancelled.
D4.4
The AOC shall lapse if the Operator ceases to continue his operation for more than 45 days;
and shall be subject to re-evaluation of the Operator’s Operation for validation of AOC.
D4.5
If an AOC has not been renewed after one year of its issue/renewal, under Rule 54 or Rule
188 (as applicable), the AOC shall be deemed invalid.
D4.6
Licence issued under Rule 52 or Rule 177 of CARs, 94 shall be deemed to have been
suspended under Rule 341; and may be recommended for cancellation if:
D4.6.1
A Licence-holder fails to meet the conditions required for issuance of an AOC within two
years from the date of issuance of Licence;
D4.6.2
An AOC has not been renewed for two consecutive years.
D5.
AOC ISSUE AND RENEWAL PROCESS - OPERATOR:
The Operator shall:
D5.1
have an appropriate licence issued by the Competent Authority in pursuance of Rule 52 or
Rule 177 of CARs 94;
D5.2
deposit the applicable fee as specified in “AOC Guide – Commercial Air Operations” (CAAD617) and obtain the receipt;
D5.3
submit an application on the Form, prescribed by the Competent Authority in AOC Guide
(CAAD-617) along with the fee deposit receipt. This application shall be signed by the person who is
appropriately qualified and approved by Authority. For commercial operations, it shall be Director
Operations, Director Flight Operations (DFO) or the Chief Pilot Operations / General Manager
Operations, Charter and Aerial Work Operators may give this responsibility to either Chief Pilot or
General Manager Flight Operations;
D5.4
append the application with the supporting documents to satisfy the Competent Authority of
the following:D5.4.1
a suitable organization established and management system in place for Operational Control
of all flights in accordance with ANO-004-FSXX-3.0; (Operational Control Systems)
D5.4.2
an adequate number of suitably qualified, experienced and competent personnel including
the key management personnel with appropriate experience in management, flight safety and operational
control;
D5.4.3
the chain of command established within the organization, appropriate for conduct of safe
and efficient operations;
D5.4.4
adequacy of facilities at all locations from/to where the operations are intended or conducted;
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D5.4.5
types of aircraft, State of Registry and if leased, copies of Lease agreement and Transfer
agreement. Refer to ANO-016-FSXX-3.0 (Aircraft Leasing and Operations with Leased Aircraft) for
operation with leased aircraft;
D5.4.6
suitable procedures and practices to have control over the proposed operation and the
organization for the provision of safety of operation and services;
D5.4.7
ground Handling Services necessary for an aircraft’s arrival at, and departure from, an
airport, as specified in ANO-003-FSXX-5.0 (Contents of Operations Manual);
D5.4.8
arrangements for maintenance and inspection of aircraft, associated parts & equipment in
accordance with relevant Airworthiness Notice;
D5.4.9
provision of:
D5.4.9.1
Operations Manual (in duplicate) to Flight Standards Directorate for review and approval.
Operations Manual shall include all the manuals (including customized FCOM/AOM/FOM, QRH, Mass &
Balance Manual), policies, instructions, procedures, MEL/CDL/DDPG, checklists, training requirements,
limitations and guidance material for use by operational personnel in execution of their duties. Refer to
ANO-003-FSXX-5.0 on requirements of Operations Manual;
D5.4.9.2
Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, maintenance control manual, maintenance training program,
and maintenance reliability program to Airworthiness Directorate, CAA for Approval.
Note-1: All documents mentioned in clause D5.4.9.1 shall be original, legible and in English
language along with a soft copy in a CD duly marked with contents.
Note-2: All documents written/produced by the Operator, must be reviewed every two (02)
years from the date of initial approval and/or date of last such review. Reviewed
documents must be presented to Flight Standards Directorate, CAA for approval. In
case no items need amendments, a Certificate is to be furnished to Flight Standards
Directorate (FSD) that the document was reviewed and no amendments are found
necessary.
D5.4.10
insurance policies (Passenger, Aircraft, Third Party and Hull) within and outside Pakistan in
accordance with Rule 179(2)(c) and Rule 199 of CARs, 94; Carriage by Air Act, 2012 and other Federal
statutes, instructions & rules as promulgated / amended from time to time;
D5.4.11
provision of a compliance statement describing as to how the applicant intends to comply
with applicable Rules, ANOs, and other related requirements;
D5.4.12
ensure that the application along with the documents as prescribed in clause D5.4.1
to D5.4.11 is submitted at least Eighty (80) days before the applicant proposes to commence operations
and in case of renewal, Forty (40) days before the expiry of existing AOC.
D6.
AOC ISSUE AND RENEWAL PROCESS:
D6.1
Subject to the provision of all the documents/evidence as given in D5.4; an application for
issue or renewal of an AOC shall be processed by CAA in the following sequence:
D6.1.1
Documentation Evaluation for issuance or renewal of an AOC;
D6.1.2
Operational and maintenance inspection which shall include but is not limited to,
Organization, Operations Manual, Operational Procedures, Operational Control, Crew Qualification,
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Training Programs, Records, Flight Operations, Fixed & Mobile Facilities, Ground Handling and
Technical Assessment of Maintenance arrangements as mentioned in AOC Guide (CAAD-617);
D6.1.3
Emergency evacuation and ditching demonstration (if applicable) in accordance with
ANO-008-FSXX-2.0 (Emergency Evacuation Demonstration) & ANO-009-FSXX-2.0 (Ditching
Demonstration);
D6.1.4
Proving Tests/Flights in accordance with Rule 204 of CARs, 94 and ANO-006-FSXX-2.0
(Proving Flights);
D6.1.5
Subject to the completion of the processes in clause D5 and satisfactory results, the
Competent Authority shall issue/renew the AOC on the prescribed Form along with Operations
Specifications;
D6.1.6
Surveillance and Inspections by the Inspectors for the continued life of AOC in accordance
with CAA requirements.
D7.
GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO AN AOC:
D7.1
Where an AOC is issued, the Operator shall continue to satisfy the Competent Authority in
relation to all matters specified in CARs, 94, ANOs, and Directives issued by the Federal Government or
DGCAA.
D7.2
Operation Specifications issued along with an AOC shall be:
D7.2.1
complied with by the Operator and shall not be varied in any respect to aircraft types,
Manufacturers Serial Numbers (MSN), registration, operations, routes (where applicable) and
aerodromes, without the prior approval of the Competent Authority;
D7.2.2
made available (certified true copy) on board each aircraft before the commencement of
each flight. If the Operations Specifications are in a language other than English, an English translated
copy of the same shall be included.
D7.3
The Operator shall maintain insurance policies (Passenger, Aircraft, Third Party and Hull),
within and outside Pakistan, in accordance with Rule 179 (2) (c), Rule 199 of CARs, 94 and Carriage by
Air Act, 2012.
D7.4
The Operator shall abide by the terms and conditions given in ANO-016-FSXX-3.0 for
leasing and operations with leased aircraft. Additional requirements of Rule 368A on Transfer Agreement
between State of Registry and CAA shall be applicable if a foreign registered aircraft is leased-in or
Pakistan registered aircraft is leased-out before the commencement of its operation. The Operator shall
be responsible for arrangement and the expenses incurred for such an agreement.
D7.5
Operator shall comply with all requirements specified in ANO-024-FSXX-6.0 for Commercial
Air Transport Operations - Aeroplanes.
D8.
TRAINING OF CAA INSPECTORS:
D8.1
Where an Operator inducts a new type of aircraft, which is not available on “Civil Aviation
Register” or there is no Inspector currently trained on that type of aircraft, the operator shall arrange
training of one Flight Operation Inspector from Flight Standards Directorate, Headquarters CAA at the
expense of the Owner/Operator.
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D8.2
The AOC holder shall also arrange and bear the cost of recurrent training of Flight
Operations Inspectors of Flight Standards Directorate, Headquarters CAA on their respective equipment,
as per existing rules and regulations of licensing requirements.
D8.3
It shall be the responsibility of the individual Operator to provide Flying, Simulators and
Technical Refreshers to CAA Flight Inspectors assigned to them, to ensure that the Inspectors maintain
currency and proficiency on individual aircraft type. Flying currency of the Flight Inspector as required in
the CARs/ANOs shall be the responsibility of the Operator.
D9.
CAA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS:
D9.1
Certification and Surveillance of Operators:
D9.1.1
The CAA Inspectors, for the purposes of issuance, renewal and for continued validity of the
AOC, are delegated the powers under Rule 4 & Rule 5 of CARs, 94, by the Competent Authority for
safety oversight functions. The Inspectors shall conduct operational inspections of the AOC holder for
ensuring the validity of continued life of the AOC issued under the Rules.
D9.1.2
The Operator shall ensure that the CAA inspectors are provided with uninterrupted access to
their personnel for any direct or indirect examination/tests and or spot-checks for their documents, aircraft
for inspections, operations, facilities and associated records/documents for the purpose of certification
and continued surveillance.
D9.2
Surveillance of Operations by a “Foreign Operator”
D9.2.1
CAA shall recognize as valid an Air Operator Certificate issued by another Contracting State,
provided that the requirements under which the certificate was issued are at least equal to the applicable
regulatory requirements specified in ANO-024-FSXX-6.0 (Commercial Air Transport Operations Aeroplanes).
D9.2.2
In order to ensure Safety of Operations in Pakistan territory, CAA shall carry out surveillance
of Operations by Foreign Operators. All such surveillance shall be conducted in a programmed manner.
D9.2.3
A Foreign Operator shall meet and maintain the requirements established by the CAA and
other States in which the operations are conducted. Such operator shall also comply with the provisions
of Rule 368 of CARs, 94.
D10.
VARIATION TO THE CONDITIONS OR OBLIGATIONS:
D10.1
An Operator may apply in writing to the Director General, CAA for approval of a variation in
the conditions and/or obligations applicable to the AOC.
D10.2
An application for any variation shall be made on the prescribed Form provided in ANO-002FSXX-4.0 (Operations Specification) along with full details of the proposed variation.
D11.
ADVERSE ACTIONS / PENALTIES:
D11.1
A person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of Civil Aviation Rules, 1994
and ANOs shall be dealt with under Parts XVIII and XIX of the CARs, 94.
E.
EVIDENCES (ACRONYMS / RECORDS / REFERENCES):
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E1.
ACRONYMS:
ANO
AOC
AOM
ASC
CARs
CDL
CFI
DDPG
DFO
DGCAA
FCOM
FSD
GHA
MEL
OM
CAA
PIC
QAR
QRH
RPT
SEP
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AIR NAVIGATION ORDER
AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
AIRCRAFT OPERATING MANUAL
AIR SAFETY CIRCULAR
CIVIL AVIATION RULES
CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LIST
CHIEF FLYING INSTRUCTOR
DISPATCH DEVIATION PROCEDURES GUIDE
DIRECTOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR GENERAL CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
FLIGHT STANDARDS DIRECTORATE (OF CAA)
GROUND HANDLING AGENT/AGENCY
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST
OPERATIONS MANUAL
PAKISTAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
PILOT IN COMMAND
QUICK ACCESS RECORDER
QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK
REGULAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
E2.
RECORDS:
E2.1
Air Operator Certificate
E3.
REFERENCES:
E3.1
“AOC Guide – Commercial Air Operations” CAAD-617; (MNL-005-FSXX-3.0)
E3.2
ICAO Annex 6 Part 1.
IMPLEMENTATION:
This Air Navigation Order shall be implemented with effect from 01st April, 2014 and
supersedes ANO 91.0001 (Issue-7).
--S/d--
(MUHAMMAD YOUSAF)
31st
Dated: -
Air Marshal (Retd)
Director General,
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
March, 2014
--S/d-(CAPT. NASIMULLAH)
Flight Inspector (Pilot)
Dated24th March, 2014
File No. HQCAA/1077/012/FSAC
01/04/2014
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE, RENEWAL AND CONTINUED
VALIDITY OF AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
APPENDIX “A”
AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
( RPT / CHARTER / AERIAL WORK OPERATIONS )
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
AOC NO.:
EXPIRY DATE:
OPERATOR’S NAME
ADDRESS:
OPERATIONAL POINTS OF
CONTACT:
D/CP/GM Flight Operations
TELEPHONE NO.(s) +92
TEL: +92 21
FAX NO. +92
FAX: +92 21
E-MAIL:
E-Mail:
This certificate certifies that M/S (Operator’s registered name) is authorized to perform
Commercial Air Operations, as defined in the attached Operations Specifications, in accordance with
the Operations Manual and Part-XI, Section 3, of CARs 94.
This certificate is valid subject to validity of RPT / Charter / Aerial Work License issued by
Directorate of Air Transport, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
Date of issue:
01/04/2014
(NAME & SIGNATURE)
Director General
Civil Aviation Authority
Pakistan
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