16. Responsibilities of AOC holder

Before permitting a large aeroplane to be flown, the AOC holder —

must ensure that every person assigned as a crew member for the flight is competent for the safe operation of the flight;

must ensure that the aeroplane is airworthy and appropriately equipped for the flight in accordance with Division 6; and

must be satisfied by every reasonable means that —

the aeronautical radio stations and navigation aids serving the intended route, or any planned diversion from the intended route, are adequate for the safe navigation of the aeroplane; and

the aerodrome at which the aeroplane is intended to take off or land, and any alternate aerodrome at which a landing may be made, is suitable for its intended use.