Singapore legislation

Regulation 11

of Air Navigation (91 — General Operating Rules) Regulations 2018

Regulation 11

Ground operation of aircraft

Subregulation 1

A relevant operator must ensure that an aeroplane is not taxied on the movement area of any aerodrome unless the person at the controls of the aeroplane —

(a)

is an appropriately qualified pilot; or

(b)

is duly authorised by the operator, or the operator’s designated agent, upon the operator or designated agent being satisfied that —

(i)

the person is fully competent to taxi the aeroplane;

(ii)

the person is qualified to use the aeroplane’s radio communication equipment if radio communications are required;

(iii)

the person has received instruction from a competent person on —

(A)

the current layout of the aerodrome; and

(B)

where appropriate, information on the routes, signs, markings, lights, signals and instructions sent by the appropriate air traffic control unit, phraseology and procedures involved; and

(iv)

the person is able to conform to the operational standards required for safe movement of the aeroplane at the aerodrome.

Subregulation 2

A relevant operator must ensure that —

(a)

a helicopter rotor is not turned under power for the purpose of flight except by an appropriately qualified pilot; and

(b)

a helicopter rotor is not turned under power for any purpose other than flight except by a person who —

(i)

is duly authorised by the operator or the operator’s designated agent; and

(ii)

has been provided with training, and has been briefed, on the procedures to be followed.