Singapore legislation
Regulation 51
of Air Navigation (91 — General Operating Rules) Regulations 2018
Regulation 51
Occupation of seats and wearing of restraints
Subregulation 1
For a flight mentioned in regulation 3(1)(a) or (b), the pilot‑in‑command must require every person in the aircraft to occupy a seat or berth and to fasten the person’s safety belt or restraining belt, or shoulder harness or single diagonal shoulder belt if equipped, at the following times:
during take-off and landing;
when the aircraft is flying at a height of less than 1,000 ft above the surface, unless operational requirements preclude such restraints and the procedures are approved by the Director‑General of Civil Aviation;
at any time when the pilot‑in‑command considers it necessary for the person’s safety;
during aerobatic flight; and
at all times, if the aircraft is an open cockpit aircraft.
Subregulation 2
For a flight mentioned in regulation 3(1)(a) or (b), the pilot‑in‑command must require each passenger to place the passenger’s seat in the take‑off and landing configuration during take‑off and landing.
Subregulation 3
Paragraph (1)(a), (b) and (c) does not apply to a child below 2 years of age if the child —
is held by an adult who is occupying a seat or berth and who has the child securely restrained; or
is accompanied by a parent, a guardian, or an attendant designated by the child’s parent or guardian to attend to the safety of the child during the flight and the child —
is occupying a seat equipped with an approved child restraint system; and
does not exceed the specified mass limit for that system.
Subregulation 4
Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply if the aircraft is a balloon.