80. Performance applicability — aeroplanes

An AOC holder must ensure that any small aeroplane that corresponds to one of the following descriptions is operated in accordance with the specified circumstances:

a multi-engine aeroplane that is powered by at least one turbo‑propeller engine, and has an MAPSC exceeding 9 but not exceeding 19, must be operated in accordance with Performance Class A;

a multi-engine turbine-powered aeroplane must be operated in accordance with Performance Class A;

a propeller-driven aeroplane with an MAPSC not exceeding 9 and an MCTOM not exceeding 5,700 kg must be operated in accordance with Performance Class B;

a single-engine aeroplane must not be operated in Instrument Meteorological Conditions or at night;

a two-engine aeroplane which does not meet the climb performance specified in Performance Class B must not be operated in Instrument Meteorological Conditions or at night.

Despite paragraph (1) —

where full compliance with the requirements in paragraph (1) cannot be shown due to specific design characteristics of the aeroplane, an AOC holder may apply performance standards —

that ensure a level of safety equivalent to the appropriate Performance Class; and

that are approved by the Director‑General of Civil Aviation; and

an AOC holder may operate —

a single-engine aeroplane that is not turbine‑powered, and an aeroplane described in paragraph (1)(e) on a special VFR flight in a control zone; and

a single-engine turbine-powered aeroplane in accordance with regulation 65(2).

An AOC holder must ensure that any small aeroplane that corresponds to one of the following descriptions is operated in accordance with the specified circumstances:

a multi-engine aeroplane that is powered by at least one turbo‑propeller engine, and has an MAPSC exceeding 9 but not exceeding 19, must be operated in accordance with Performance Class A;

a multi-engine turbine-powered aeroplane must be operated in accordance with Performance Class A;

a propeller-driven aeroplane with an MAPSC not exceeding 9 and an MCTOM not exceeding 5,700 kg must be operated in accordance with Performance Class B;

a single-engine aeroplane must not be operated in Instrument Meteorological Conditions or at night;

a two-engine aeroplane which does not meet the climb performance specified in Performance Class B must not be operated in Instrument Meteorological Conditions or at night.

Despite paragraph (1) —

where full compliance with the requirements in paragraph (1) cannot be shown due to specific design characteristics of the aeroplane, an AOC holder may apply performance standards —

that ensure a level of safety equivalent to the appropriate Performance Class; and

that are approved by the Director‑General of Civil Aviation; and

an AOC holder may operate —

a single-engine aeroplane that is not turbine‑powered, and an aeroplane described in paragraph (1)(e) on a special VFR flight in a control zone; and

a single-engine turbine-powered aeroplane in accordance with regulation 65(2).